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PCSIR LABORATORIES COMPLEX, KARACHI

PCSIR Laboratories Complex, Karachi

Shahrah-e-Dr.Salimuzzaman Siddiqui, Off University Road, Karachi-75280

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Director General

Dr. Kaniz Fizza Azhar

CSIR Laboratories Complex, Karachi is a multidisciplinary research complex having

expertise in the disciplines of Marine & Food Sciences, Environment, Bio-Sciences,

Pharmaceuticals, Applied Chemistry & Physics, Instrumentation, Material Science and

Computers. Besides carrying out R&D work in particular disciplines, it also provides analytical

and technical services as well as academic supervisory services. In the present scenario of ISO

and WTO, KLC is contributing by providing quality testing services accredited under ISO / IEC-

17025, to the Pakistani manufacturers, exporters and importers. Work on the implementation of

three CDWP level projects for improving the infrastructure of Buildings, Workshops and Pilot

Plants is in progress.

Besides R&D and sponsored/analytical work, the scientists and technologists of KLC have

published 70 research papers in National and International Journals. Moreover, 02 patents have

been obtained while 10 have been filed. Furthermore, 10 processes have been leased out to

various private entrepreneurs.

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Applied Chemistry

Research Centre

Food & Marine Resources

Research Centre

Applied Physics Computer

and Instrumentation Centre

Engineering Services

Centre

Centre for Environmental

Studies

PCSIR LABORATORIES COMPLEX, KARACHI

Centre for Development of

Laboratories Equipment

Pharmaceutical Research

Centre

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Highlights of the Year (2014-2015)

The Halal Authentication Services

There are a number of food and pharmaceutical products being imported from other

countries and available in the markets throughout the country. The reliable testing,

verification and authentication of such products is direly needed to ensure the Halal status

of such products. Non Halal items commonly found are pig derivatives, such as pork,

lard, gelatin, alcohol, blood, dead meats, and meat of halal animals not slaughtered as per

proper shariyah procedure. PCSIR Laboratories Complex Karachi (PCSIR-KLC) is

actively engaged in the activities for Halal testing and verification. Two MoU‟s have

been signed between PCSIR-KLC and two organizations, namely: 1) Halal Industry

Research Center, and 2) Halal Business Development Center.

Election Ink Project:

Election Commission of Pakistan seeks the expertise of PCSIR to manufacture and

supply indelible ink vials and standardized ink stamp pads whenever elections are

conducted in the country. PCSIR is the sole proprietor of both the products. During the

financial year 2014-15, PCSIR manufactured and supplied indelible ink and standardized

ink stamp pads for Local bodies elections of KPK, Gilgit Baltistan and Azad Jammu and

Kashmir, Cantonment Board elections in Sind, Punjab and KPK, local government

elections in Islamabad Capital Territories and bye-elections conducted in the country

from time to time.

Quality Control of Herbal Medicines and Raw Materials

Quality of herbal drugs needs improvement. To achieve this goal, an in-house project was

initiated. The main objective of this project is quality control of herbal medicines and

their raw materials by quantifying their active ingredients as well as checking of

adulteration (deliberately added contaminants) in herbal medicines with synthetic drugs

and steroids. The QC monitoring eliminates the possibility of variable efficacy of

ingredients, products, formulations and raw materials. In this project methods for the

quality control of herbal drugs and raw materials have been developed.

Detection of nitrofurans and their metabolites in Fish & Shrimps

Nitrofuran antibiotics, applied for the treatment of bacterial diseases in livestock

production, were banned by the European Union (EU) in 1995

due to carcinogenicity of

nitrofurans residue in edible

tissue.

In view of the above fact,

analytical procedure for the

detection of nitrofurans including

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furazolidone and furaltadone and their metabolites AOZ & AMOZ in fish and shrimp

samples has been developed with respect to EU regulations. The procedure is based on

ESI / LC-MS/MS. Moreover, analytical methods for detection of Malachite Green and

Leucomalachite Green in fish meal, rapeseed meal and animal tissue have been

developed on LC-MS/MS. The facility is available at PCSIR-KLC to support seafood

exporters to check quality of their product.

Colibid-Lactase Drops:

Colibid is one of the products developed by PCSIR-KLC, on demand, to be marketed by

RG Pharmaceutical, all over the country. The process for the manufacturing of product

was leased out in 2006 @ Rs. 250,000/- (Rs. Two hundred fifty

thousands) only, and has been renewed in 2014 @ Rs. 600,000/-

(Rs. Six hundred thousands) only. An amount of Rs. 200,000/-

(Rs. Two hundred thousands) only has also been changed from

RG Pharmaceutical as royalty of PCSIR logo used for marketing

of the product. PCSIR-KLC is continuously engaged in toll

manufacturing of Colibid.

MoUs / Agreements Signed

MoU has been signed between PCSIR-KLC and M/s SUPARCO relating to

collaborative research for the benefit of community in Technology and Scientific

Research in 2014.

MoU has been signed between PCSIR-Karachi and M/s Searle IV Solutions (Pvt.)

Limited (Formerly Mac & Rains

Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd., Dist.

Lahore, for technical support and

testing / quality control of amino acid

infusions in 2015.

MoU has been signed between KLC-PCSIR and Lasbella University of Water and

Marine Sciences (LUWAMS) for

collaboration in R&D activities and

development of human resources in

2015.

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MoU has been signed between PCSIR-KLC and M/s Prime Tolling Company Pvt. Ltd.

for Testing of Granules of Fertilizer and Micronutrients in 2015.

MoU has been signed between PCSIR-KLC and M/s Hamdard College of Medicine &

Dentistry for Physico-Mechanical and Chemicals Characterization of Polymer based

dental material and its analyses in 2015.

SIGNIFICANT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES Development and Application of Plant Tissue Culture Technology for the Production of

Stress Tolerant Crop (PSDP Project):

The Project is completed successfully and 95% objectives

have been achieved. Under this project, comprehensive

facilities have been developed for plant tissue culture. The

facilities comprise of inoculation room, growth room,

green house i.e. hardening area and experimental field. In

addition, specific analytical lab has also been established.

Studies on the mechanism of biofilm formation by bacteria and their dispersal in food

environments

Bacteria are capable of forming biofilm on any biotic or abiotic surface e.g. living tissue,

indwelling medical devices, industrial water pipes, household utensils, food and water storage

containers and natural aquatic systems.

The aim of this project is to understand factors contributing to the biofilms formation by

pathogenic bacteria and their dispersal in general and in refrigerators and food storage set-ups in

particular. Studies have been conducted on following aspects:

Isolation and characterization of biofilm positive bacteria from food and water samples

Studies on factors affecting biofilm formation in different isolates

Studies on the mechanism of biofilm formation and their dispersal

Studies on the genes involved in the induction of biofilm mode of growth

Biofilm positive and negative bacteria into same consortia and their role.

Up gradation, renovation / reconstruction and modernization of animal house (for rearing /

breeding and drugs development/evaluation) (PSDP Project)

A well facilitated Animal

House has been

constructed, ISO standard

breeding, housing

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system/facilities for Swiss Albino Mice, Wistar Albino Rats, Guinea Pigs, and Rabbits have been

established. The research is being carried out on animal models, in vivo and in vitro conditions.

Animals are being provided to different organizations for R&D purposes. The university students

are also provided training on toxicology studies and experimental animal handling.

Chelated Iron Polysucrose with Essential Vitamins Syrup (A Food Supplement)

Pakistan is a developing country where still 50 percent population live below the poverty line

and have a very limited access to good quality meals resulting in various nutritional deficiencies.

One such deficiency is anemia in which the haemoglobin level is below the average limit. The

best way to counter this problem is to develop suitable inexpensive anti-anemic supplements for

oral administration like the chelated iron poly sucrose with essential vitamin syrup. Chelated Iron

Syrup is developed by PCSIR-KLC which contains iron as a sacchrated oxide in polymeric form

to increase the level of haemoglobin in blood. It is very stable, hydrolyze very slowly and has a

high buffering capacity. It contains iron in non-ionic chelated form which is free from toxic side

effects and can be used as a supplement.

Evaluation of Biological Potential of Ethnomedicinal Wild Flora in Karachi with reference

to Enzyme Inhibition and Antioxidant Activity

Antioxidant activities of different organic extracts of nine native wild plants from the vicinity

were collected and extracts were obtained in various organic solvents. The extracts were then

analyzed for antioxidant activity (Radical Scavanging and Reducing Potential) as initial

parameters. Plants were Pentatropis spiralis, Calotropis procera, Heliotropium curassavicum,

Withania somnifera, Suaeda fruticosa, Chenopodium album, Trianthema portulacastrum,

Pluchea lanceolata and Rumex dentatus.

Most of the plants were found to have excellent phytochemical properties in terms of antioxidant

potential.

Detection of Medicinal Activities in Plants and Evaluation of Active Principle

The following plants were selected for pharmacological and microbiological investigation

against a number of ailments with good results.

1. Achyranthes aspera: subchronic toxicity studies along with its nutrition supplement

effects

2. Salvadora persica: studied for its wound healing effects

3. Phoenix dactylifera: evaluated for its toxicological effects. A drink also made from it and

was also evaluated for its nutritional effects.

4. Corchorus olitorius

5. Ipomoea turpethum

Research publications and product development is under process.

Corchorus olitorius has been found to possess mosquito repellent activitiy. Ipomoea turpethum

was also found to possess mosquito repellent activity. Mosquito herbal cream has been prepared

for leasing.

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Development and Up-gradation / Repair of “Training Aid System”

PCSIR-KLC has developed six Training Aid Systems and successfully delivered to Chemical

Engineering Department of Karachi University.

Development and Prototyping of Computer Interfaced Remote

Microscope is widely used in Laboratories for Diagnosis purpose. It produces a real time image

of the slide present on its stage which is seen by the Pathologist. Since the image could be seen

only by the person viewing the slide, therefore the physical presence of a Pathologist is essential

during the procedure. In case of the unavailability of the Pathologist or an expert the report is

delayed and so the treatment doesn‟t starts on time. Therefore, the requirement of a digital

microscope with image transportation facility and Controlling from a remote location is the need

of time. Such an equipment will not limit the presence of a patient at any far or rural area. Even

the people of cities could get opinion from the specialists present at abroad or in other cities. The

project is under progress.

Processes Developed

A process for the preparation of Calcium Phosphate

A Process for the Development of Stress Tolerant Sugarcane Crop through Plant Tissue

Culture Technique

A process for Fruit Drinks

A process for the preparation of Amino Mercuric Chloride

A process for the preparation of Chelated Cobalt

A process for the preparation of Chelated Iron

A process for the preparation of Magnesium

A Process for the preparation of Herbal Analgesic cream

A Process for the preparation of Herbal hair colouring dye

A process for the preparation of Acne Treatment Cream

A process for the preparation of 5-Way Cream

A process for the preparation of Anti-crack Cream

A process for the preparation of Fairness Cream

Establishment of High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) Technique for the

Analysis of Zearalenone

Process developed for the analysis of bio methane potential and an-aerobic toxicity.

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Process developed for the production of organic fertilizer using vegetables and fruit waste

by bio composting method

Processes Leased Out

A process for the production of Multinutrient Foliar Fertilizer (Crop Feed)

A process for the preparation of Skin Anti-wrinkle Cream and Lotion

A process for the preparation of Transparent Beauty Soap

The process for the production of JANDAR ( Liquid Nitrogen)

The process for the production of BORO- Plus (Liquid Boron)

The process for the production of Zinc Sulphate granular fertilizer

Process Developed to Refine and Bleach Crude Oil at Laboratory Scale

Process know how/ transfer of technology of Mineral Water

Patents Filed

A process for the production of antidandruff oil. Patent Application No.103/213,

2014

A process for the production of herbal anti lice shampoo. Patent Application No.

393/2014

`Assembly for Particulate Matter Sampling from Domestic, Commercial and

Industrial Emission Sources. Patent Application No. 327/11, 2014.

A process for the preparation of HPLC/ Spectrophotometric grade methanol from

commercial methanol. Patent Application No. 852/2014 , 2014.

A Process for Biomass gasification to produce energy fuel. Patent Application No.

692/2014, 01.10.2014.

The novel approach for synthesis of silver nitrate for preparation of indelible ink.

Patent Application No.743/2014, 21-10-2014.

The process for the preparation of a new Schiff base legend. Patent Application

No.744/2014, 21-10-2014.

The process to produce 2-(ethylmino) methyl Phenol. Patent Application No.

912/2014, 26-12-2014.

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A design of Coal / Biomass Gasification Unit. Patent Application No. 10/2015,

08.01.2015.

A process for the preparation of seabuckthorn shaving cream. Patent Application

No.491/2014, May 2015

Patents Obtained:

A process for the analysis of cations by microwave-spark emission. Pakistan Patent

No. 141828, December 2014.

A process for the preparation of Immunosuppressive Compounds. Patent No. US

2014/0378515 A1, December 2014.

International Publications

i. Papers Published in Impact Factor Journals

1. N. Afza, A. Malik, S. Yasmeen, M. I., Ali, S. Ferheen and R. B. Tareen Parvisides A and B, new

glucosides from Galinsoga parviflora. Natural Product Communications 2), 8(1- 1171-1172, 2014.

2. S. Abbasi, S. Mirza, S. Rasheed, S. Hussain, J. A. J. Khan, K. M. Khan, S. Perveen, M.I.

Choudhary, Benzothiazole Derivatives: Novel Inhibitors of Methylglyoxal Mediated

Glycation of Proteins in vitro, Medicinal Chemistry, 10, 824-835,.2014.

3. Z.S. Saify, A. Kamil, S. Akhter, M. Taha, A. Khan, K.M. Khan, S. Jahan, F. Rahim, S.

Perveen and M.I. Choudhary 2-(2‟-pyridyl) benzimidazole derivatives and their urease

inhibitory activity. Medicinal Chemistry Research, 2014 .

4. H. Kashtoh, S. Hussain, A. Khan, S. M. Saad, Jalaluddin A. J. Khan, K.M. Khan, S. Perveen, and

M.I. Choudhary, Oxadiazoles and thiadiazoles: Novel α–glucosidase inhibitors, Bioorganic &

Medicinal Chemistry, 22, 5454-5465, 2014.

5. Z. Hussain, K.M. Khan, K. Hussain, and S. Perveen, Microwave-metal interaction pyrolysis of

waste polystyrene in a copper coil reactor, Energy Sources Part A Recovery Utilization and

Environmental Effects, 36 (18), 1982-1989, 2014.

6. N. Afza, A. Malik, S. Yasmeen, M. I., Ali, S. Ferheen and R. B. Tareen, Parvisides A and B,

new glucosides from Galinsoga parviflora, Natural Product Communications 2), 8(1- 1171-

1172,. 2014.

7. S. Farheen, A. Rehman, M. A Rasool B. Naqvi, M. Imran R. A. Khan, M.A. Kalhoro, A. Malik Anti-Tuberculosis Coumarinolignans from Daphne Mucronata.Asian Jour. Of Chemistry 26, 21,

7262-7264, 2014.

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8. T. Z Mallick, Z. S. Saify, N. Begum, M. Saleem, S. Haider, S. M. G. Saeed, N. Sultana and A. Khan 5-Chloro-1-(4-Piperidyl)-2-Benzimidazolinone Derivatives, As Potent Phosphodiesterase

and Á-Glucosidase Inhibitors, Journal of, Current Research in Chemistry & Pharmaceutical

Sciences, I1(9), 191–202, 2014.

9. Z. S. Saify and N. Sultana, “Role of Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors and Alzheimer

Disease, Pp. 387-425 (39), Chapter in book, DOI: 10.2174/97816080582281140601,

eISBN: 978-1-60805-822-8, 2014, ISBN: 978-1-60805-823-5, Frontiers in Drug Design

and Discovery”,Volume 6, by, Atta-ur-Rahman, Mohammad Iqbal Choudhary, 2014.

10. Z.S. Saify, A. Kamil, S. Akhter, M. Taha, A. Khan, K.M. Khan, S. Jahan, F. Rahim, S.

Perveen and M.I. Choudhary 2-(2‟-pyridyl) benzimidazole derivatives and their urease

inhibitory activity. Medicinal Chemistry Research, 2014

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11. K.M. Khan, S. Siddiqui, M. Saleem, M. Taha, S.M. Saad, S. Perveen, and M.I. Choudhary, Synthesis of triazole Schiff bases: Novel inhibitors of nucleotide pyrophosphatase /phosphodiesterase-1, Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry, 22, 6509-6514,. 2014

12. K.M. Khan, F. Rahim, S.A.A. Shah, M. Taha, N.H. Ismail, M. Manzoor, G. A. Miana, and S.

Perveen, Bis(indolyl)methanes synthesis through sodium iodate and sodium hydrogen sulfite in

water, Journal of The Chemical Society of Pakistan, 36 (6), 1158-1161, 2014.

13. K. M. Khan, M. I. Fakhri, N. N. Shaikh, S. M. Saad. S. Hussain, S. Perveen, and M.I.

Choudhary, β-Glucuronidase inhibitory studies on coumarin derivatives, Medicinal

Chemistry, 10, 778-782. 2014

14. F. Muhammad, R. Sultana and M. Shafi,. Structure of vasa deferentia and

spermatophores in Parapenaeopsis stylifera (H. Milne Edwards) (Decapoda: Penaeidae).

African Journal of Biotechnology, Volume 13 (Number 8): 983-988. 2014

15. Li, Z., Lu, Z., Khan, M.N., Lin, H., Zhang, L., Protein carbonylation during electron

beam irradiation may be responsible for changes in IgE binding to Turbot parvalbumin.

Food and Chemical Toxicology, Volume 69: 32-37, 2014.

16. Liu, H., Lin, H., Mu, Q., Lu, X., Wang, J., Khan, M.N.,. Bioluminescence system assisted

by NAD(P)H conversion to increase the sensitivity of quantitative bacterial cell assay.

Innovative Food Science & Emerging Technologies, Volume 26: 375–380, 2014.

17. R. Sadaf, S. J. H. Kazmi and S. K. Alvi, Spatio-Temporal Analysis of Physico-Chemical

Characteristics of Hab River Water, Baluchistan, Pakistan”. Journal of Basic & Applied

Sciences, , 10, 271-286. 2014

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18. N. Jalbani, M. Soylak, Ligandless surfactant mediated-µ-solid phase extraction combined

with Fe3O4 nano-particle for the preconcentration and determination of cadmium and lead

in water and soil samples followed by flame atomic absorption spectrometry,

Multivariate Study,. Journal of Environmental and chemical Ecotoxicology, 102 174–

178. 2014

19. Jalbani, N., Aftab, A.K., Bhutto, S., Ahmed, F., Mahroze A.K. Evaluation of Toxic

Elements in Rice (Oryza Sativa) Commercially Available in Pakistan; Multivariate

Study, International Food Research Journal 21(1): 255-261. 2014

20. N. Jalbani, M. Soylak. J. Radioanal NuclChem, Spectrophotometric determination of

uranium (U) in ore samples using chromotrope 2R chelating agent and ionic based

dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction with the help of multivariate technique., 301, 1,

pp 263-268. 2014

21. N. Julbani M. Soylak, A. B. Munshi, T. G. Kazi, Multivariate optimization of parameters

for the determination of thoriumin rock samples by Cloud point extraction coupled to

UV-visible spectrophotometry.Volume 23 – No( 9a)2014 . Fresenius Environmental

Bulletin.

22. N. Jalbani, M. Soylak, Application of the statistical Taguchi method to optimize the

experimental variables associated with the preconcentration and determination of lead in

hair samples by flame atomic absorption spectrometry using pipette tip multiwalled

carbon nanotube solid-phase extraction.(International Journal of Environmental

Analytical Chemistry, 2014, 94, 14-15, 1435-1444).

23. N. Jalbani, M Soylak..Use of Modified Diethylamine Phosphorus-containing Polymer for

Solid Phase Extraction of Cobalt and Lead in Fruit Samples Employing Flame Atomic

Absorption Spectrometry. (Atomic Spectroscopy, Vol. 35(4), July/August 2014).

24. S. Shaukat and H. Rahman. A long term high fat diet / low dose streptozotocin develops a

type 2 diabetic rat model showing clinical presentation and pathophysiology of natural

history of diabetes. J. Biol. Chem. Research, 31 (2), 1-9, 2014. ISSN 2319-3077 Online /

Electronic.

25. H. A. Siddiqi, A. B. Munshi, Chapter“ Tasman Spirit oil spill at Karachi Coast, Pakistan

by published in a book titled “oil spill science and technology” by WILEY, Edited by

Merv Fingas.

26. N. Jalbani, M. Soylak. Separation–preconcentration of nickel and lead in food samples by

a combination of solid–liquid–solid dispersive extraction using SiO2 nanoparticles, ionic

liquid-based dispersive liquid–liquid micro-extraction.Talanta, Volume 131, Pages 361-

365. 2015

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27. N. Jalbani, M. Soylak. Ligandless ultrasonic-assisted and ionic liquid-based dispersive

liquid–liquid microextraction of copper, nickel and lead in different food samples, Food

Chemistry, Volume 167, Pages 433-437. 2015

28. N. Jalbani, E., R. M. Alosmanov, M. Soylak, Application of factorial design in the

optimization of preconcentration and separation for trace amounts of Cu (II) and Zn (II)

and its determination by flame atomic absorption spectrometry, Desalination and water

treatment, 2015 no 1-9, DOI:10.1080/19443994.2014.989919.

29. N. Jalbani, M. Soylak, Pre-concentration/separation of lead at trace level from water

samples by mixed micelle cloud point extraction Journal of Industrial and Engineering

Chemistry , 48–51. 2015

30. N. Jalbania & M. Soylak Determination of Cadmium and Lead in Water and Food by

Organic Drop Microextraction and Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometry..

Instrumentation Science & Technology. 43:573–587, 2015.

31. R. M. Hafizur, S. A. Raza, S. Chishti, S. Shaukat and A. Ahmed. A „Humanized‟ rat

model of prediabetes by high fat diet feeding to weaning Wistar rats. Integrative Obesity

and Diabetes, 1(2), 44-48, 2015.

32. Hafizur RM., Fatima N. and Shaukat S. Immunohistochemical evidence of pancreatic

β-Cell regeneration in streptozotocin induced type-2 diabetic rats treated with Gemnema

Sylvestre extract. Cytology & Histology, 6(4), 2015.

33. S.M. Saad, M. Saleem, S. Perveen, M.T. Alam, K.M. Khan, Synthesis and biological

potential assessment of 2-arylquinazolin-4(3H)-ones as inhibitors of phosphodiesterase-1

and carbonic anhydrase-II, Medicinal Chemistry, 2(4), 336-341,. 2015.

34. S.M. Saad, M. Saleem, S. Perveen, M.T. Alam, K.M. Khan, Synthesis and biological

potential assessment of 2-arylquinazolin-4(3H)-ones as inhibitors of phosphodiesterase-1

and carbonic anhydrase-II Medicinal Chemistry, 2(4), 336-341,. 2015

35. K. Javaid, I. Fatima, U. Salar, K.M. khan, S. Perveen, M.I. Choudhary 2-Arylquinazolin-

4(3H)-ones: A New Class of α-Glucosidase Inhibitors, Bioorganic & Medicinal

Chemistry, DOI: 10.1016/ bmc. 204.10.021, 2015

36. S.M. Saad, K.M. Khan, S. Perveen, W. Voelter and M. Taha A new and facile

CuCl2.2HH2O-catalyzed one-pot three-component synthesis for quinazolins Monatshefte

fuer Chemie/Chemical Monthly Online June, 2015

37. K. M. Khan, M. Irfan, M. Ashraf , M.7 Taha, S. M. Saad, S. Perveen, M. I. Choudhary

Synthesis of phenyl thiazole hydrazones and their activity against glycation of proteins

Medicinal Chemistry Research, DOI 10.1007/s00044-015-1349-1, 2015

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38. H. Niaz, H. Kashtoh, Jalaluddin A.J. Khan, A. Khan, A. Wahab, M.T. Alam, K. M. Khan,

S. Perveen, M.I. Choudhary “Synthesis of diethyl 4-substituted-2,6-dimethyl-1,4-

dihydropyridine-3,5-dicarboxylates as a new series of inhibitors against yeast α-

glucosidase, European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 95, 199-209, 2015

39. Z. Hussain, K. M. Khan, N. Bashir, N. Khan, and S. Perveen, Preparation of a

Rechargeable Battery Using Waste Protein from the Fish Scale Bioscience,

Biotechnology, and Biochemistry, Online, 2015.

40. N. Sher, N. Fatima, S. Perveen, and F.A. Siddiqui, New method development for

hydroxyzine determination; Application in stability studies, pharmaceutical formulation

and human serum, Journal of Liquid Chromatopraphy & Related Technologies, 38, 911–

918, 2015.

41. K.M. Khan, S. Iqbal, M.A. Bashir, N. Ambreen, S. Perveen and W. Voelter An

efficient and simple methodology for the synthesis of 2-amino-4-(N-alkyl/arylamino)-6-

chloropyrimidines,Tetrahedron Letters, 56, 1179-1182, 2015.

42. M. S Haider, R. Sultana, K. Jamil, L. Zehra, O. M. Tarer, K. Shireen and W. Afzal,. A

study on proximate composition, amino acid profile, fatty acid profile and mineral

contents in two species of sea cucumber. Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences, Volume

25 (Number 1): 168-175, 2015.

43. Mirani, Z. A.; Aziz, M. and Khan, Seema Ismat.. Small colony variants have a major role

in stability and persistence of Staphylococcus aureus biofilms. The Journal of Antibiotics,

Volume 68: 98 – 105 2015.

44. Ibrahim, F., Munir, S., Nazli, R., Khan, N. and Talat, R.,. Control of Subterranean

Termites by Ethanolic leaf extracts of plant Gliricidia sepium (Jacq.) and comparison

with Dieldrin.” International Journal of Recent Scientific Research, Vol. 6 (Number 1):

2602-2604, 2015

45. Cong, P.X., Gao, R.C., Xue, C.H., Li, Z.J., Zhang, H.W., Khan, M.N., et al.,. Molecular

species analysis of monosialogangliosides from sea urchin Strongylocentrotus nudus by

RPLC-ESI-MS/MS. Food Chemistry, Volume 166: 473–478. 2015.

46. R. R. Zohra, A. A., A. Ansari, M. S. Haider, S. A. Qadar,. Purification, characterization

and end product analysis of dextran degrading endodextranase from Bacillus

licheniformis KIBGE-IB25. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 78:

243-248, 2015.

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ii. Papers published in other Journals

1. Kandhro, A.A., Mahesar, S.A., Khaskheli, A.R., Sherazi, S.T.H., Qaisar, S., and Zakia

Khatoon,. Gas chromatographic coupled mass spectroscopic study of fatty acids

composition of Nigella sativa L. (KALONJI) oil commercially available in Pakistan.

International Food Research Journal, Volume 21 (Number 4): 1533-1537. 2014.

2. Kazmi, Q.B. and Razia Sultana,. A new record of genus Mesopodopsis (Crustacea:

Mysida) from Northern Arabia sea, Pakistan. International Journal of Fauna &

Biological Studies, Volume 2 (Number 2): 01-04. 2015.

3. J. A. Ansari, S. Naz, O. M. Tarar, R. Siddiqi, M. S. Haider and K. Jamil, Binding effect

of proline-rich-proteins (PRPs) on in vitro antimicrobial activity of the flavonoids.

Brazilian Journal of Microbiology, Volume 46 (Number 1): 183-188. 2015.

4. A. Malik, Z. Masood, M. S. Haider, O. M. Tarar, L. Zehra, H. Rehman, N. Jamil, N. Din,

W. Razzaq, N. Nazeer and Q. Jahangir,. Evaluation of Crude Protein and Amino Acid

Contents in the Scales of Blue Tilapia, Oreochromis aureus from Pakistan. Global

Veterinaria, Volume 14 (Number 4): 603-607. 2015.

Chapter in a Book Published

5. R. Sultana, K. Jamil, and S. I. Khan. Chapter 13. Bycatch Utilization in Asia. In “Sea

Food Processing By- Products: Trends and Applications”. M/s Springer Publishers,

Professor Se-Kwon Kim, PhD (Editor) 2014, X, 530 p. 61 illus., 13 illus. in color (ISBN

978-1-4614-9589-5) (web site: http://www.springer.com/food +science /book/978-1-

4614-9589-5 )

iii. Papers presented in International conference / workshops /

Symposia

Dr. Alia B. Munshi presented Efforts for chemical approach to environmental

assessment of oil pollution due to Tasman oil spill Clifton Beach of Karachi,

International Conference on Civil and Environmental Engineering (Cappadocia-

2015) Conference Hall of Dedeman Cappadocia Hotel & Convention Center in

Nevşehir City, Turkey.

A. B. Munshi, F. A. Ansari and S. Shaukat (2015) “Efforts for chemical approach

to environmental assessment of oil pollution due to Tasman oil spill Clifton beach

of Karachi.” as an oral presentation at ICOCEE-2015 that to be held in conference

hall of Dedeman Cappadocia Hotel & Convention Center in Nevsehir City,

Turkey on May 20-23, 2015.

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National Publications

i Papers published in Impact Factor Journals

1. N Fatima, N. G. Dar,

H. Imran, T. Sohail, U. Asghar, Z. Yaqeen, K. Jameel and S. Syed

Evaluation of Nutritional and Sub-acute Toxicological study of plant-based supplement

of Acharynthus aspera. Pak. J. Pharm. Sci., Vol.27(5), 1199-1202,. 2014

2. K.M. Khan, F. Rahim, S.A.A. Shah, M. Taha, N.H. Ismail, M. Manzoor, G. A. Miana, and S.

Perveen, Bis(indolyl)methanes synthesis through sodium iodate and sodium hydrogen sulfite in

water Journal of The Chemical Society of Pakistan, 36 (6), 1158-1161,2014.

3. K.M. Khan,, M. Khan, A. Ahmad, A. Irshad, L. B. S. Kardono, F. Rahim, S. M. Haider, S.

Ahmed and S. Parveen, Antibacterial and Antifungal Activities of 5-Arylidene-N,N-

Dimethylbarbiturates Derivatives, Journal of The Chemical Society of Pakistan, 36 (6), 1153-

1157, 2014.

4. K.M. Khan, M. Khan, A. Khan, S. Perveen, F. Naz, M. I. Choudhary, 5-Arylidene N,N-

dimethylbarbiturates as urease inhibitors, Journal of The Chemical Society of Pakistan, 36 (6),

524-527, 2014.

5. B. Nawaz, A. Ali, M. N. Syed and A. B. Khan,. Screening for Toxigenic Escherichia coli

in stool samples of diarrhoeal patients by Polymerase Chain Reaction. Pakistan Journal

of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Volume 27 (Number 5): 1571-1574. 2014.

6. S. Raza, S. Qamarunnisa, I. Jamil, B. Naqvi, A. Azhar and J. A. Qureshi,. Screening of

Sugarcane Somaclones of Variety Bl4 for Agronomic Characteristics. Pak. J. Bot., 46(4):

1531-1535. (Impact Factor: 0.822), 2014

7. M. Farooq, Z. Akhtar, S. M. Saad, S. I. Ali, K. M. Khan, R. Parveen and A. Aleem.

Synthesis and Fluorescent Brightening Properties of Symmetrically Substituted 4,4‟-

Bis(1,3,5-Triazinyl)-Diaminostilbene-2,2‟-Disulfonic Acid Derivatives. J. of Chem. Soc.

of Pak., Volume.36, No.4 2014.

8. S. Rashid, K. M. Khan, S. I. Ali, R. Parveen, S. Perveen, and F. Naz, A. Aleem,

Synthesis of Bis-monochlorotriazine Reactive Dyes and their Application on Cellulose. J.

of Chem. Soc. of Pak., Volume.36, No.4 2014.

9. T. Haq, T. Adam Ali and R. Begum, Seed Germination bioassay unsing maize seeds for

phytotoxicity evaluation of different composted materials Pak. J. Bot., 46(2): 539-542,

2014.

10. A. M. Khan, M. Obaid and R. Sultana. Production of Biodiesel from Marine Algae to

Mitigate Environmental Pollution. J. of Chem. Soc. of Pak. 26.03.2015 (MS No. JCSP-

191214-10516).

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11. D. R. Hashmi, A. Shareef, F. A. Khan and A. B. Munshi “Environmental Impact

Assessment of Trace Metal Deposition Around Petrol Filling Stations” Accepted in Pak.

J. Sci. Ind. Res, A: Phys. Sci. 2015, 58(1) 51-58.

12. F. Rahim, Samreen, M. Taha, S.M. Saad, S. Perveen, M. Khan, M.T. Alam, K.M. Khan

and M.I. Choudhary Antileishmanial activities of benzothiazole derivatives Journal of

The Chemical Society of Pakistan, 37 (1), 157-161, 2015

13. M. N. Khan, Li, M, Mirani, Z.A., Wang, J., Lin, H., Buzdar, M.A., Broad spectrum anti-

microbial compounds producing bacteria from coast of Qingdao bays. Pakistan Journal

of Pharmaceutical Science, Volume 28 (Number 2): 473-482, 2015

14. Z. Hussain, K.M. Khan, S. Perveen, K. Zaman, G. Hayat, A. Karim, M. Khan and S. A.

Khan, The long chain alcohols of the n-hexane fraction of water hyacinth (Eichhornia

crassipes): Extraction, estimation, GC-MS analysis and antimicrobial activity, Journal of

The Chemical Society of Pakistan, 37 (1), 144-149,. 2015

15. M. Ajaib, K.M. Khan, S. Perveen and S. Shah Antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of

Helinus lanceolatus Journal of The Chemical Society of Pakistan, 37 (1), 139-1432015.

ii Papers published in other Journals

1. R. Saleem, R Sultana, A. and A.ftab A. Kandhro. Unbodied Dehydrated Castor Oil from

Oil of Castor Beans Cultivated in Tropical and Sub Tropical Zones of Pakistan. Pakistan

Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research Ser. A, 57(3), 176-179, 2014.

2. K. Shirin, S. Shafiq, S. Imad, S. K. Alvi and M. A. Khan Investigation of soil fertility at a

remote site in Karachi Pakistan” Pakistan Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research,

2014 57 (1) 53-58.

3. R. Din Qureshi1 and Z. Khatoon,. Biodiversity of mesozooplankton and macrofauna in

marine fish ponds at Gharo, Thatta. International Journal of Biology Research, vol. 3 (no.

1): 41-43. 2015

4. F. Muhammed, R. Sultana, M. Shafi, A. D. Shah and N. A. Kalohoro,. Structure of vasa

deferentia and spermatophore in Metapenaeus monoceros (Decapoda: Penaeidae).

International Journal of Biology and Biotechnology, Volume 2 (Number 2): 01-04. 2015

5. R. Hussain, A. Hussain, S. Sattar, A., M. Zeb, A. Hussain, and M. Nafees,. Physico-

chemical Properties and Assessment of Edible Oil Potential of Peanuts Grown in Kurram

Agency, Parachinar. Pakistan Journal of Analytical and Environmental Chemistry,

Volume 16 (No. 1): 45 – 51. 2015

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6. D. R. Hashmi, A. Shareef, F. A. Khan and Alia B. Munshi on “Environmental Impact

Assessment of Trace Metal Deposition Around the Petrol Filling Stations” published in

Pak. J. Sci. Ind. Res. Ser. A: Phys. sci. 58 (1) 51-58, 2015.

iii Papers presented in National Conference /Workshops / Symposia.

A workshop was attended by Dr. Nighat Sultana on Natural product Chemistry, organized by

Department of Medicine and Post Graduate Studies Faculty of Eastern Medicine Hamdard

University, on 29th

October, 2014.

A Paper, presented by Dr. Nighat Sultana, entitled, “A medicinal plant (Alstonia Scholaris)

from the himalayas of Pakistan” in the First International Symposium on the Himalayas of

Pakistan, Resources and Conservation Issues in the Department of Botany Hazara University

Mansehra on 27th

-30th

November, 2014.

Engr. Razia Begum, P.E., presented paper “Specified evaluation of cattle manure in Landhi

Cattle Colony Karachi”, in 3rd international conference of Energy, Environment and

sustainable development for growing economies-2014 at MUET on 22-24Oct-2014

A paper presented by Dr. Shahnaz Perveen, PSO entitled “The success and challenges of

patent advisory cell of PCSIR and transfer of technology through patents” in seminar at

Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi, dated: 27-05-2015.

Dr Razia sultana, PSO, delivered a lecture on “Innovations in Feed Ingredients” at Dadabhoy

Institute of Technology at seminar on “Feeding Challenges and Innovations” on February 12,

2015

Dr Zakia Khatoon, SSO presented a paper on “The analysis of stomach contents of a juvenile

whale shark”. Paper presented at 35th

Pakistan Congress of Zoology, University of Karachi

on 2nd

March, 2015.

Omer Mukhtar Tarar, SSO presented “Innovative Science and Halal Products – PCSIR‟s

Perspective” at D-8 Expert Group Meeting on Halal Sector Development, hosted by Ministry

of Science and Technology (MoST) in collaboration with D-8 Secretariat at Ramada Hotel,

Islamabad on 25th

May, 2015.

Omer Mukhtar Tarar, SSO presented “Halal Authentication – PCSIR‟s Perspective” at

a Training Workshop on “Understanding and regulating Halal” in Ministry of Science and

Technology, Islamabad. The training was organised by Ministry of Science and Technology

(MoST) in collaboration with South African National Halaal Authority (SANHA), Lahore on

28th

April, 2015.

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Durdana Rais Hashmi, Dr. Akhtar Shareef and Dr. Alia BanoMunshi of CES presented a

paper on “Level of Trace Metals in the Atmosphere of Karachi and their Associated Health

Hazards” in “3rd International Conference on Environmental Horizon “Nurture Nature”

Serve to conserve organized by Department of Chemistry and International Centre for

Chemical & Biological Sciences, in Department of Chemistry, University of Karachi during

9-11 January, 2015.

Technical services

i. Analytical and testing services

8515 Analytical Technical services were rendered to different Industries in the area of

Food, Pharmaceutical, Textile, Chemical and Engineering to the public and private

sectors.

1869 Calibration services were provided to various renowned Clients in the public and

private sectors.

ii. Consultancy and Advisory Services

Consultancy was provided to M/s. Zia ul Haq sons on cooking pot for cooking and

processing of food and its adverse effects on human health.

Consultancy on Suitability of Coated Metal for Oil and Ghee Packaging was provided to M/s

IFFCO Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd.

Consultancy was provided on MSDS of DUPAS Eco Liquid Soap and report was submitted

to M/s Cosmopro Karachi.

Consultancy on Technical opinion of Textile Expert was provided to M/s Government of

Sindh Police Department Karachi

Consultancy on Testing of burger paint was provided to M/s. Burger Road safety Karachi

Consultancy on Studies of CR-Paint was arranged for M/s Kansai paint Karachi

Consultancy on Repainting / Road Marking of main incoming outgoing and Access roads at

JIAP, Karachi was administered to M/s. Civil Aviation Authority Karachi

Consultancy of Oil Product was provided to M/s Fazhab Agencies.

Consultancy on Whitening soaps and toothpastes was dispensed to M/s. Enford Pakistan

Consultancy on Heal more oil was given to M/s H. M. Marketing

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Consultancy was provided on Plant Extraction and consultancy report was submitted to M/s.

Jafri Enterprises

Consultancy on Environmental Assessment for Corrosion and Air Quality Monitoring in

Data Center of Habib Bank limited, at White house, Clifton Branch, Karachi and report

submitted to M/s. R. S. Associates

Consultancy on Material Safety and composition test – SP-1000 and SP-2000 was furnished

to M/s. M.A. Qasid, Karachi.

Consultancy was dispensed on Collaboration in R&D Activities and Development of Tissue

Culture Sugarcane Plants and report was given to M/s. Omni Group Private Limited.

Consultancy Report on “Maintenance of Installed Air Purifier at Data Centre for tackling

the problem of corrosion in IS Department of Thal Limited at Korangi Industrial Area,

Karachi was Submitted to M/s Thal Limited, Karachi, in April, 2015.

Equipments Fabricated / Calibrated:

S. No Instruments Party Name

1. Water Deionizer Unit M/s University of Faisalabad

2. Digital Conductivity Meter M/s University of Faisalabad

3. Indoor Air Purifier Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan)

Limited

Feasibility reports prepared

Standardized Ink for Stamp Pads For Bye-Election Balochistan, 2014

Production of weight reducing powder formula “Diet-n-Smart.

Detoxification of Aflatoxins by Ammoniation in Selected Livestock Feed ingredient

(Namely: Detoxified Livestock Feed Ingredients)

Technical reports prepared

Repair & Maintenance of Scientific and Engineering Equipments in Universities,

Research Institutions, and Small Scale Industries in Oman.

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Biocompatibility Testing of Surgical Instruments.

Irritation test and Guinea pig maximization test of surgical instrument

In-vitro cytotoxicity test of stainless steel surgical instrument.

Residual ethylene oxide and ethylene chlorohydrine sterilization analysis in surgical

devices.

Analysis of Isopropyl alcohol.

A new composition containing Ispaghol Plus for various stomach disorders

Pocessing of Crude Oil at Laboratory Scale

Air Quality Monitoring and Corrosion Test at Data Center in Head Office of National

Bank Pakistan, at I.I.Chundrigar Road Karachi

Environmental Assessment for Corrosion and Air Quality Monitoring in Head Office

Data Center and Network Site of Habib Bank limited Plaza, Karachi

Analysis of Mango

Training imparted / arranged

Training on analytical techniques applied on “Physicochemical Characterization of

Petroleum Oil Lubricant (POL)” was provided to three officers for three weeks from

Inspectorate of Army Stores & Clothing, Army Quality Control Laboratories COD

Estate, Rashid Minhas Road, Karachi in Oils & Fats Section, Applied Chemistry

Research Center.

Visits / Meetings

Mr. Arif Karim, SSO attended meeting regarding the development of Business

Plan and Vision 2025.

Mr. Arif Karim, SSO organized meeting with Mr. Rasheed Solangi, TO, ESC for

Design and Fabrication of Mechanical Heat-Pump Apparatus.

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Dr. Abid Karim (SO) visited China Creek at Bath Island, Karachi Native Jetty bridge and

Kemari Harbar for the electrical energy generation from Sea water.

Mr. S. Zainul Ibad, SSO & his team Paid visits for calibrating miscellaneous equipments

of M/s. Bureau Veritas, Power Tech, Thal Engineering, Air Blue, IIL, Technoman,

NDC, Peoples Steel Mills, Data Steel Pipe, Feroz Textile, Pharm Evo, Universal Cables,

Shaheen Airline, Pakistan Steel, Pakistan Steel, HXCC China Harbor, Crescent Steel,

Pakistan Cables, Thal Engineering, PIA Grooming Center, Global Environment, OMV

(Rehmat Gas Plant), Platinum Pharma, Agha Khan Hospital, KHAS (Pvt.) Ltd., PIA, Special

Technical Service, NAZ International, Karachi Electric, Pak Aviation, Allied Engg. and

Roshan Ent., M/S Aero Lube, Zeal Con, Pris Links and various other industries and

organizations.

Mr. Arif Karim, SSO and his team submitted estimate for “Root Cause Analysis” of fire

& damage batteries to M/s. Telenor Pakistan for Communication Stations.

Mr. Arif Karim, SSO and his team submitted estimate to “Chemical Engineering

Department” University of Karachi for DCS, SCADA System and upgradation of

Temperature Control Training System.

Dr. S.S.H Naqvi, PSO & his team paid visits for calibrating miscellaneous equipments of

M/s. Lucky Textile, SEIMENSE, Intertek (Tariq Road), Relacom, Lucky Textile,

Technology Links, Orient Energy System (Karachi), RB Trading Galaxy Pharma, Sara

Automobile, Gul Ahmed Textile, PIA (OverHaul Shop), Allied Engineers, Bahawalpur

Engineering and China Kanup Project.

A meeting was held between Dr. Zahra Yaqeen, HOC-PRC and Mr. Mohammad Ashraf,

General Manager Procurement of M/s. Royal Group, May 2015 CEO of M/S Phytics

Labs. CE of M/s Royal Derma Health Care and Country manager, M/S Doctors Dairies &

Feed (Pvt) Limited.

Chinese delegation visited PCSIR Laboratories Complex, Karachi on April 29, 2015.

They visited Oils & Fats Section and attended meeting with them to discuss about the

testing facility available for canola and rape seed meal in PCSIR.

Durdana Rais Hashmi, SSO and Dr. Akhtar Shareef, SSO of KLC, CES attended meeting

with M/s PNSC, M/s P.NAVY, M/s Karachi Shipyard, M/s PCM Electrical System, M/s

Global Environmental Labs, M/s Transpak, Ltd, M/s Thal Engineering Ltd, M/s Standard

Charter Bank, M/s National Bank, Pakistan, M/s Terminal Oil, M/s Abbott Laboratories

etc. for “Environmental Assessment and Corrosion Test in Data Centre”.

Niaz Ahmad visited Al-Safrat and Best Water mineral water Company to figure out their

technical issues and to resolve them.

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Workshops / seminars attended:

Dr. Shahnaz Perveen, PSO attended a seminar on Introducing the Concept of Intellectual

Property and IP Road Show, 25-28 May, 2015.

Dr. Muhammad Aijaz Anwar, SSO and Dr. Abdul Hafeez Laghari, SO attended an

exhibition on Livestock, Dairy, Fisheries & Agriculture,

30-31 May, 2015.

A team of CDLE-KLC Participated in Electro fair Pakistan 2015 held in Expo Centre

organized by IEEEP.

Mr. Arif Karim SSO & his team attended IDEAS 2014 Exhibition from 02 to 04

December 2014.

Dr. Sofia K. Alvi attended 3rd International Conference on environmental horizon

organized by: Department of Chemistry & International Center for chemical & Biological

Sciences, University of Karachi presented her paper in 2015.

Dr. Razia Sultana (PSO) from ACRC attended seminar entitled Agilent Total Solutions

Chromatography & Spectroscopy held on 23rd October, 2014 at the Marriott hotel,

Karachi organized by H. A. Shah & Sons Pakistan

Students from various universities and institutes visited KLC at various times of the year

to get guideline regarding their dissertation writing, internship, paper writing or any other

guidance relevant to their academics.

Dr. Razia Sultana (PSO) from ACRC attended inaugural ceremony of 13th International

Exhibition for the energy Industry held on 23rd to 25th April, 2015 at Karachi Expo

Centre.

Engr. Razia Begum attended a seminar on waste management (practices and

engagement), IEP Convention Centre Karachi.

Engr. Razia Begum attended a seminar on consultative session on the future of local

government in Karachi at Moven Pick Hotel Karachi.

Awards / Honors

In recognition of the valuable services in the field of “Textile Technology” FPCCI

dedicated the 2nd FPCCI Gold Medal Achievement Award in “Textile Technology” to

Muhammad Aleem Ahmed, PSO, In-charge Textile Section conferred upon by Honorable

President of Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Mr. Mamnoon Hussain on September 8, 2014, at

Pearl Continental Karachi.

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PCSIR LABORATORIES COMPLEX, LAHORE

PCSIR Laboratories Complex, Lahore

Ferozepur Road, Lahore-54600

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Dr. Sakhawat Ali

Director General

Pakistan Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (PCSIR) Laboratories Complex,

Lahore (LLC) comprises of 10 research centres. These centres are rendering services to

local industry and other organizations in diversified fields. The centres are Applied

Chemistry Research Centre (ACRC), Applied, Physics Computers & Instrumentation

Centre(APC.IC), Centre for Development of Laboratory Equipment (CDLE), Centre for

Environmental Protection Studies (CEPS), Electrical Measurement and Test Laboratory

(EMTL), Engineering Services Centre (ESC), Food & Biotechnology Research Centre

(FBRC), Glass & Ceramics Research Centre (GCRC), Minerals Processing Research

Centre (MPRC), Pakistan Institute of Technology for Minerals & Advanced Engineering

Materials (PITMAEM). These centres are not only engaged in indigenous technology

development, provision of Testing and Quality Assurance Services but also effectively

contributing to the Human Resource Development (HRD) through its Precision System

Training Centre (PSTC) by providing research guidance to the B.S / M.Sc., M.S / M.Phil.

and Ph.D. students from the Academic Institutions.

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Highlights of the Year

The PCSIR Laboratories Complex, Lahore has a creditable record of achievements as it

has developed 29 processes / technologies, 10 processes have been leased out to local

entrepreneurs, 03 patent have been filed with the Patent Advisory Cell, 57 publications of

research papers in International and National Journals during the year 2014-2015.

To meet the WTO obligations, PCSIR-LLC have maintained their ISO/IEC 17025

Accreditation status with the Pakistan National Accreditation Council (PNAC) and ISO

9001 with the TUV Nord. Beside the Quality Control and Quality Assurance services

PCSIR-LLC is also rendering its services to the customers / industry regarding Consultancy

/ advisory, Trainings/Human Resource, Process / Technology development etc.

SIGNIFICANT RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES:

Applied Chemistry Research Center

a- Development of Personal Care/Cosmetics Products

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Cosmetics/personal care products are frequently used by all segments of people. Quality

improvement and introduction of new products is a continuous process all over the world.

Generally, good quality products and their raw materials are imported within the country

or produced by multinational companies. The detailed studies of natural resources, product

developments, formulations and process studies are carried out along with consultancies

and product evaluations. During the period under report, five products i.e., Emulsifying

wax, Hair dye (brown), Shaving soaps, Hand sanitizer and Shaving gel have been

developed.

b- Development of Oleo-Chemicals & Fats Product

Oils/fats are not limited for edible usage (cooking oils, food/feed products) but are also a

source of fatty acids, industrial chemicals and variety of consumer products. The

developmental work to fulfill consumer needs and industrial requirements is a continuous

activity. During the period under report, processes for the deodorization process of poultry

waste fat, production of biodiesel from animal fats and production of lubricant from

animal‟s fats have been successfully developed and are ready to be leased out.

c- Synthesis of Pharmaceutical Raw Materials

Pharmaceutical industry is one of the growing industries in Pakistan and import 98% of

raw material from China, Austria, USA and different countries. It is an effort to synthesize

raw material locally and to increase per capita income.

d- Development of Non-formaldehyde wrinkle free finish

Wrinkle free finish is an important material being used in textile sector. There was a need

to develop this formulation without using formaldehyde as it has serious effects on

environment and human health. In this regard, work has been carried out for a non-

formaldehyde wrinkle free finish for textile sector and is ready to be leased out

e- Development of Eco-friendly Dyes

Due to global awareness, there was a need to develop environment friendly dyes which are

non-injurious to health and skin. In this regard, it is aimed to utilize eco-friendly synthetic

procedures to facilitate the local industry.

f- Development of Industrial Chemicals

During 2014-15, products like solvent for screen printing and its cleanser, DOTP,

Cocamide DEA (Surfactant) and Hexamine have been developed.

g- Studies on essential oils of locally growing species

Essential oils are the oily compounds extracted from natural resources and bear specific

flavors & smell. These are generally extracted from certain plants species and have

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versatile applications. Pakistan is rich in aromatic plants but imports essential oils/flavors

and concentrates due to lack of basic studies and technology. Keeping in view the

importance of studies on local resources, this project was initiated. During 2014-15

characterization & evaluation of three plants was carried out.

h- Extraction of Lanoline from Wool and its use in the Manufacturing of expansive

softener for leather

Natural lanoline based softeners are of great importance in leather industry and are being

imported at high costs. Work has been carried out for the development of extraction

process for lanolin from sheep wool and its transformation to leather softeners.

i- Preparation of Optical Brightener (4,4 (Sulphonate Styryl) Bi-phenyl based)

Paper and pulp industry is one of the growing industries in Pakistan. Optical brightening /

fluorescent agents are extensively used in paper manufacturing for achieving optical

compensation of yellow and highest possible whiteness of paper during finishing

operation. Uptil now, Stillbene based optical brightener has been synthesized at lab. scale

and has been sent for evaluation.

j- Process for the Development of Viscosity Improver

Viscosity improver is used to increase the viscosity of engine oïl to control the wear and

tear of engine oil. It is a combination of mineral oil and polymer compound. Its

development will save the repair cost of various engines.

Food and Biotechnology Research Centre

a- Development of valuable food products comprising bioactive ingredients:

Herbs are becoming popular not only in the developing but also in the developed world

due to their biological activity and safe status. The consumption of traditional plants has

been increased because of their effectiveness against various physiological threats with

fewer side effects. Amongst, garlic (Allium sativum L.) is an essential vegetable widely

consumed as seasoning, flavoring and in culinary preparations. Garlic contains

phytochemicals that play an important role in the maintenance of human health and

disease prevention. The World Health Organization recommended the intake of 2-5 g of

fresh garlic or 0.3-1.2 g of dried garlic powder or 2-5 mg of garlic oil or 300-1,000 mg of

aqueous garlic extract or any other formulation that yields the equivalent of 2-5 mg of

Allicin per day. The in vitro studies have confirmed its antithrombotic, antiplatelet

aggregation, anticancer and antioxidant activities. Garlic is considered beneficial for

lowering blood pressure and plasma cholesterol level and hypoglycemic ability that

stimulate insulin secretion. Considering the importance of garlic bioactive constituents,

majority of its supplements are sold in the form of garlic tablets with standardized amount

of Allicin concentration.

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b- Development of Yellow Color from Natural Sources: (Completed)

The demand for natural colors is now-a-days of great interest due to the increased

awareness on therapeutic, nontoxic, non-allergic, hazard free for skin, biodegradable and

eco-friendly, properties. Color becomes the most sensitive part of any commodity not only

for its appeal but also it enhances consumer‟s acceptability. It is one of the most important

sensations of life and a major factor of quality in the natural products to be

commercialised. Curcumin pigment has been extracted from Turmeric (Curcuma longa).

This pigment has antiviral, antioxidant and antimicrobial activities. The yellow dye has

been developed successfully in powder form.

c- Development of Pink Color from Natural Sources:

The demand for natural colors is now a day of great interest due to the increased

awareness on therapeutic, nontoxic, non-allergic, hazard free for skin, biodegradable and

eco-friendly properties. Color becomes the most sensitive part of any commodity not only

for its appeal but also it enhances consumer‟s acceptability. It is one of the most important

sensations of life and a major factor of quality in the natural products to be

commercialised. Curcumin pigment extracted from Turmeric (Curcuma longa). This

pigment has antiviral, antioxidant and antimicrobial activities. Antioxidant activity of

prepared natural color has been done. Microbiological analysis has been conducted

successfully. Sample for heavy metal/toxic metals has been sent for analysis.

d- Detection of Salmonella spp. in food samples using PCR

Salmonella causes a serious health problem in developing countries through a wide range

of human diseases such as enteric fever, gastroenteritis and bacteremia. The infective dose

of Salmonella can be as low as 15 to 20 cells, depending upon age and health of the host.

The development of molecular methods for detection has improved the sensitivity,

specificity and quality of testing and diagnosis. PCR enables the detection of Salmonella

in different sources.

e- Development of non-antibiotic bio-feed additives for animals use.

Feed additives are compounds which are added to a diet for supplying nutrients to the

animals. Different additives affect different parts of the body. In general, the purposes of

feed additives are to enhance production efficiency, to improve health and to reduce

morbidity. The use of non-antibiotic growth promoters such as prebiotics and probiotics

are widely practiced in the US poultry industry. Seven yeast cultures were isolated from

various sources to exploit as a pro-biotic in feed and their further characterization is in

progress.

f- Bioconversion of mushroom cultivated waste (spent) into feed. (Completed)

Large amounts of lignocellulosic wastes are generated through agro-industrial activities

each year in Pakistan and these materials are underutilized and disposed of in the

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environment without any treatment, leading to serious environmental pollution problems.

These agricultural wastes can potentially be bio-converted into value-added products such

as pulp, animal feed and bio-fertilizer through the action lignin-degrading enzyme

secreting fungi such as mushrooms. Mushroom was cultivated and after preparation

analyzed for mineral and chemical composition. Poultry feed has been developed.

g- Innovative strategies for water conservation technology development (Completed)

A number of irrigation strategies have been developed world wide and most of them are

successful in effective water management with special reference to saving water without

affecting potential crop productivity. These specifically include furrow irrigation,

polyethylene bag irrigation and pitcher irrigation. Pitcher irrigation consists, in its simplest

form, of unglazed baked earthen pitchers which are buried to their neck in the soil and

filled with water. The water gradually seeps out through the porous walls into the root

zone under hydrostatic pressure and/or suction, to maintain plant growth around the

pitchers. Pitcher irrigation is an inexpensive small-scale irrigation method practiced in the

semi-arid areas. Pitcher irrigation is used for small scale irrigation where, water is either

scarce or expensive, fields are difficult to level such as under uneven terrain, water is

saline and cannot be normally used in surface methods of irrigation and in remote areas

where vegetables are expensive and hard to come by. Vegetables have been grown and

evaluated for nutritional contents in comparison with commercially available varieties.

Water use efficiency and seepage rate was studied to evaluate the water conservation

techniques.

h- Nutritional management strategies for malnutrition in patients with hepatic diseases

(On going)

Cirrhosis is one of the chronic liver diseases. People with cirrhosis often experience loss

of appetite, nausea, vomiting and weight loss. Diet alone does not contribute for the

nutrient requirement in these patients. Adults with cirrhosis require a balanced diet rich

in protein, providing 2000 to 3000 calories a day to allow the liver cells to regenerate.

Various combination of cereal based food supplement for hepatic disordered patients were

prepared and analyzed for nutritional composition. Literature review was done to select

the raw material for fruit based supplement preparation.

i- Development of a Kit for the Determination of Sulphates in Water (Completed)

Diarrhea associated with ingestion of water containing high level of sulphate and

bitter/medicinal taste may render the water unpleasant to drink when sulphate level exceed

above 250 mg/L. Thus it is important to develop a sensitive, reliable and cheaper test kit

method for the determination of sulphate in drinking water. A rapid method for the

determination of sulphate in drinking water has been developed. Method validation is in

progress. Precision, accuracy and range has been evaluated. Remaining validation

parameters will be done in near future. Product has been developed and ready for sale.

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Center for Environmental Protection Studies

a- Treatment of Industrial Wastewater for Meezan Packaging (completed)

The Meezan Packaging is a firm providing packaging facilities for various exporters. The

wastewater produced from various activities was about 5 to 6 cubic meters per hour.

Wastewater was black in colour, with high TSS (220 ppm) as well as high COD (2030

ppm) and BOD (860 ppm) etc along with other pollutants. The industry contacted to CEPS

for analysis, treatment and recycling of wastewater. More than 90% reductions in TSS &

colour and 80% reduction in COD were achieved with respect to NEQS.

b- Development of Technology for Combustible hydrocarbons from plastic waste

Materials into Liquid fuel.

Plastic waste has a lot of environmental, management and aesthetic problems.

Objective of this project is to convert the plastic waste materials into liquid fuel at lab scale

and optimize the parameters of process before advancing to pilot scale.

The performance of liquid fuel was tested in diesel engine (tractor) and tested the

environment friendliness by estimating the flue gases. The results were similar to the

commercial diesel.

The project is ready to be scaled up to semi-pilot scale of at least 10 Kg.

c- Treatment of Industrial Wastewater for Wire Galvanizing Industry.

The New Age wastewater sample was collected and treated for the removal of color, pH,

TSS, COD, conductivity, phosphates and sulfate and found 60% removal at laboratory

scale. Further work with regard to reduction will be carried out by using various

coagulants and flocculants at control pH.

d- Development of Eco-Friendly Product as Larvicidal/Insecticidal against Dengue

Vector (The project is funded by PSF and is of two years duration).

In this project locally isolated strain of spore forming bacteria (Bacillus Sp) having

effective biocidal activities were screened to evaluate their toxicity against dengue larvae.

The strains were characterized through a series of morphological and biochemical tests.

The most toxic isolated strain which resulted 99-100% mortality against dengue larvae

was selected as potent strain and used for further studies with respect to its viability.

Propagation and optimization is continued in order to achieve maximum results.

e- Eco-friendly alternative Energy Source from Municipal Solid Waste (The project is funded by PSF and is of one and half year duration).

The project work was categorized as selection of raw material, optimization of process

conditions and preparation of RDF pellets. In this context purchase of raw material,

grinding machine, shredder, pellet machine and other necessaries has been completed.

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Moreover the moisture, binder concentration, compression force and temperature has been

optimized to get high quality pellets. The hardness, durability, bulk density, moisture

content and thermal efficiency in comparison with International Standard is on the way.

f- Treatment of industrial sludge through Environment friendly practices.

Textile sludge has been collected and characterized completely. The sludge was treated

with different concentrations of acids for the isolation of metals. 10% HCl was found best

to isolate 60% Cu, Fe, Cr metals. Then the metal free textile sludge was used to produce

different types of compost having C/N ratio 17-19. Now the work on characterization of

Paper and Pulp industrial sludge has been started.

g- Minimization of hazardous organic Benzedrine based azo dyes in wastewater

Reactive red azo dye color was removed in wastewater using six low cost/ waste

adsorbents as formaldehyde treated sugarcane bagasse, corncob, sawdust, compost, rice

husk and waste tire char. The study on four adsorbents has been completed. For all the

adsorbents used, optimized the pH, concentration of dye, concentration of adsorbent and

residence time. Up till now out of four adsorbents used, formaldehyde treated sugarcane

bagasse produced better results.

Glass and Ceramics Research Centre

a- Partial Replacement of Cement with Meta Kaolin

Meta kaolin (china clay) was thermally activated for pozzolanic properties at different

temperatures and used as partial cement replacement. Some samples are prepared and

evaluated.

b- Development of Ceramic based Marble polishing Pad

Different types of marbles are available in market but no proper polishing pads are

available locally. Local pads create scratches and imported pads are so costly that a

common man cannot afford. There is a need to develop low cost and best quality polishing

pad using indigenous raw materials. Raw material analyzed and samples of different

compositions were prepared. Characterization of prepared samples is under process.

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c- Preparation of Industrial Chemicals by Acid Leaching from the Koga Nepheline

Syenite, Southern Swat, Lesser Himalayas-Pakistan.

This project encompasses the study on the preparation of industrial chemicals by acid

leaching from the Koga nepheline syenite, Southern Swat, Lesser Himalayas-Pakistan.

Bench work studies of this Nephline-Syenite deposit are completed. Samples for lab

testing will be obtained in the next phase. For this purpose a field tour is planned to get

samples.

d- Mechanical Tailoring of Alumina Particles for Casting 2-D and 3-D Geometries

Alumina ceramics is the most widely used fine ceramics materials. This material has

superb material characteristics such as high electrical insulation, high mechanical strength,

high wear and chemical resistance. Synthesis of fine alumina on the basis of media is

classified into solid phase, gas phase and liquid phase. Solid phase strategy is applied by

breaking down bulk materials gradually into smaller sizes until they are micron to man-

sized. Mechanical breakdown is a simple and inexpensive method which involves physical

reduction in material‟s size and is particularly useful for deriving submicron sized

materials. There are different techniques for the fabrication of alumina ceramics with

different geometries. These include Injection molding, Roll compacting, Extruding, Co-

firing, Isostatic pressing, Dry pressing, Hot pressing, Tape casting and Slip casting.

e- Synthesis of Thermochromic Material and their Application on Glass and Ceramics

Thermos chromism is the property of substances to change color due to a change in

temperature. A mood ring is an excellent example of this phenomenon, but thermos

chromism also has more practical uses, e.g. in baby bottles (changes to a different color

when cool enough to drink) or kettles (changes when water is at or near boiling point).

Thermos chromism is one of several types of chromism.

f- Economical Glass Melting by using Naturally Available Flux

The cost of glass production is high due to increase in fuel cost. To make production

economically efficient, especially for manual semiautomatic glass industry, use of

naturally available flux will be of some benefit for the local glass manufactures to reduce

the cost of glass production. It is naturally occurring sodium containing compound of

carbonate and sulfates. It will be a less expansive source of sodium oxide in glass structure

as compare to soda ash (ICI).

Engineering Services Centre

a) Development of process for the production of Strontium Nitrate

Strontium Nitrate is an industrial chemical whose principal use is for producing red fire in

pyrotechnics such as railroad fuses, emergency flares, signal rockets and fireworks. It is a

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white crystalline compound existing into two forms: the anhydrous Sr. (NO3)2 and the

tetra hydrate Sr. (NO3)2. 4H2O). the anhydrous is the form which is normally

manufactured for commercial purposes.

b) Development of process for the production of Hexamethylenetetramine

Hexamethylenetetramine is useful in the synthesis of other chemical compounds, e.g.

plastics, pharmaceutical, rubber additives. The dominant use of Hexamethylenetetramine

is in the phenolic resins and phenolic resins moulding compounds. In medical it is used for

the treatment of urinary tract infection. Together with 1, 3, 5-trioxane,

Hexamethylenetetramine is a compound of hexamine fuel tablets used by campers,

hobbyists, the military and relief organizations for heating camping food or military

rations. Standardized 0.149g tablets of hexamine are used by fire-protection laboratories

as a clean and reproducible fire source to the test the flammability of carpets and rugs. It is

also used as a food additive as preservative. It is a versatile reagent in organic synthesis. It

also use in a duff reaction (formylation of arenas), the sommelier reaction (converting

benzyl halides to aldehydes), and in the delepine reaction (synthesis of amines from alkyl

halides). It is the base component to produce RDX and, consequently, C-4 as well as

hexogen, octagon, and hexamine di-nitrate and HMTD.

Mineral Processing Research Centre (MPRC)

Evaluation of Aggregate as per ASTM C-289 (Patan Hydropower Project) Sponsored by

CMTL, WAPDA, Lahore @ Rs. 0.608 Million

Production and Supply of Ink Stamp Pads to ECP for the Local body election in KPK and

Punjab Province worth amounting to Rs. 144.0 Million

Pakistan Institute of Technology for Minerals & Advanced

Engineering Materials (PITMAEM)

Accompanied by mission of the centre which is to conduct fundamental and applied

research in the field of materials science and engineering; provide the testing facilities to

local industry, develop new materials; improve the performance of traditional engineering

materials; promote high quality scientific and engineering research, identifying the

national need and help in its progress and enhance interdisciplinary research and

international collaboration, provide the consultancy services.

Centre for the Development of Laboratory Equipment (CDLE) Following Equipment have been fabricated

a) Melting Point Apparatus 450°C

b) Heating Mantle 20L

c) Muffle Furnace 1600ºC.

d) Vacuum Oven 30 L

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Processes Developed:

1. Process for desodorisation of poultry waste fat.

2. Process for production of biodiesel from animal fats

3. Process for production of lubricant from animal fats

4. Process for the development of personal care products (i) shaving gel (ii) Hand sanitizer

Shaving soap Facial wash (iii) Hand wash (iv) Herbal hair oil (v) Lipsticks (vi) Whitening

cream

5. Process for the herbal Weight reducing agent

6. Process for the development of Dioctyl Phthalate

7. Process for the development of Cocodiamde DEA

8. Process for the development of Neutral Radiator Flush

9. Process for the development of Viscosity Improver

10. Process for the development of liquid for Inclinometer

11. Process for the development of Flex Printer Head Cleaner

12. Process for the development of Cationic Softener Flakes

13. Process for the detoxification of contaminated cottonseed cake

14. Process development for Soymilk formulation

15. Process development for preservation of chickpeas by canning

16. Process for the Red Dye extracted from Beta vulgaris

17. Process for the Yellow Dye from Curcuma longa

18. Process for the Rapid determination of sulphate in drinking and waste water

19. Process for the development of Pink Color from natural source

20. Process for the development of Banana Instant Drink

21. Process for the development of Jamun Instant Drink

22. Process for Rapid Detection of iron in flour

23. Process for the Formulation of Digestive Supplement

24. Process for the production of Borate Crystal Frit for the Ceramics Industries.

25. Process for the development of Ceramic Muffles for Electrical Furnaces.

26. Process for the development of building bricks by using ordinary clay.

27. Process for the development of high emissivity ceramic coatings for furnace refractories.

28. Process for the development of Graphite based long life lubricant

Processes Leased Out:

1. Process for production of skin Whitening cream

2. Process for development of canned boiled chickpeas in brine

3. Process for Detoxification of cotton seed cake

4. Process for Development and quality assurance of soybean milk.

5. Process for Evaluation of Glass Articles for Lead Contamination.

6. Process for Improving the Crazing Resistance.

7. Process to Improve the Sulphate Resistance of Cement.

8. Process for Chemical Evaluation of Mainwali Area Minerals.

9. Process for Evaluation of Refractory Bricks for use in Power House.

10. Process for Development of Pozzolanic properties in Rice Husk.

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Patents Filed:

1. Prevention of aflatoxins in paddy stored with high moisture contents

Patent Application No. 273/2015 dated 2015

2. “An Integrated Process for Eco-friendly Low cost Fuel from MSW and Biomass. Patent Application No. 761/2015 , dated 25.11.2015.

Papers Published: A. Paper published in Impact Factor Journals:

1. Eco-friendly dyeing of UV- irradiated cotton using extracts of Acacia nilotica bark

(Kikar) source of natural flavones dye (Quercetin). Shahid Adeel, Fazalurrehman, Rashid

Hanif, Muhammad Zuber, Ehsan-ul-haq& Majid Munir Asian Journal of Chemistry 26

(3), 830-834

2. Chemical composition of essential oil from leaves of seeded and seedless Citrus reticular

table anco var. Zahida Parveen, Saima Siddique and Zeeshan Ali Bangladesh J. Sci. Ind.

Res. 49(3), 181-184

3. Micro propagation and chemical composition of essential oil of Peper omiaobtusifolia.

Saiqalyas, Shagufta Naz, Farah Aslam, Zahida Parveen, Aamir Ali, Pakistan Journal of

Botany 46(2): 667-672

4. Dithien pyrrole benzothiadiazide-based organic dyes for efficient dye-sensitized solar

cellsZu-Sheng Huang, Hao-Lin Feng, Xu-Feng Zang, Zafar Iqbal, Heping Zeng, Dai Bin

Huang, Lingyun Wang, Herbert Meier and Derong Cao. Journal of Material Chemistry A

2, 15365-15376

5. Molecular design of the diket opyrrolo pyrrole-based dyes varied donor units for dye-

sensitized solar cells Xu-Feng Zang, Zu-Sheng Huang, Han Lun Wu, Zafar Iqbal,

Lingyun Wang, Herbert Meier and Derong Cao. Journal of Power Sources 11, 271

6. Synthesis of double D-A branched organic dyes employing indole and phenoxazine as

donor for efficient DSSCs. Yanping Hong, Zafar Iqbal, Xiaoli Yin, Derong Cao.

Tetrahedron 70, 6296-6302

7. Synthesis, X-ray crystallographic analysis and bioactivities of α-amino phosphonates

featuring pyrazine and fluorine moieties Hong Yan-Ping, ShangguanXin-Cheng,

Iqbal Zafar, Yin Xiao-Li. Chinese Journal of Structural Chemistry 33 (11), 1673-82

8. Biosorption capacity of vegetable waste biomass for adsorption of lead and chromium

Rohama Gill, Qurat-ul-Ain Nadeem, Raziya Nadeem, Rabia Nazir, Sadaf Nawaz J. Bio.

&Env. Sci.5 (2), 306-317

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9. Isolation and purification of Laccaic acid dye from stick laced reflectance on silk fabric

dyed with heavy metal mode rants. M Farooq Arif, Rana Amjid, Ayyub Bhatti, Azra

Yaqoob, A Sheikh, H. U. Haq Technical Journal UET Taxila 19 (1), 6-10

10. Synthesis, Spectroscopic characterization& crystal structure of copper (1) Iodide clusters

of 1-methyl theorem and 1,3-Diazinane -2-thione. T. Ahmad, R. Mehmood, S. C. Lee, S.

Ahmad Jouranal of coordination chemistry 40, 125-130

11. Synthesis & theoretical calculation and antimicrobial studies of Copper(1)thiolate T.

Ahmad, S. Ahmad Synthesis of pyrimidines, aromatic and heteroaromatic acids as

Biginelli reaction catalysts Areesha Nazeer, Qurat ul Ain, Muhammad Naeem Khan,

Fareeha Kanwal, Saima Perveen, Humaira Amina, Whei-Oh Lin, Ashar Uzzaman,

Muhammad Adnan and Misbah ul Ain Khan

12. Metals as Renewable Catalysts in MCR Synthesis of Dihydropyrimidinones Humaira

Firdous, Ansa Madeeha Zafar, Muhammad Naeem Khan, Najma Parveen, Munawar Ali

Munawar And MisbahulAin Khan

13. Treatment of electroplating industry wastewater using iron nanoparticle doped spent tea

waste charcoal Ramma S. Butt, Rabia Nazir, Muhammad Naeem Khan, Almas Hamid,

Farah Deeba

14. Polyphenolic content, antioxidant activity and organoleptic evaluation of bitter gourd

(momordica charantia L.) Tea, Muhammad Khalid Saeed, Ijaz Ahmad, Muhammad

Naeem Khan, Quratulain Syed,

15. Pyrazolopyri dines II. Synthesis and antibacterial screening of 3-methyl-1-phenyl-6-aryl-

1H-pyrazolo[3,4-b]pyridine-4-carbxylic acids Tahir Maqbool, Areesha Nazeer,

Muhammad Naeem Khan, Mark C. Elliott, Misbahul Ain Khan, Muhammad Ashraf ,

Muhammad Nasrullah, Shafia Arshad and Munawar Ali Munawar

16. DPPH free radical Scavenging activity of tomato, cherry tomato and watermelon:

lycopene extraction, purification and quantification Tehniat Shahzad, Ijaz Ahmad,

Shahnaz Choudhry, Muhammad K Saeed, Muhammad N Khan, International Journal of

Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences 6(2), 223-228 2014

17. anti-HIV-1 screening of novel N′-(1-(aryl)ethylidene)-2-(5,5-dioxido-

phenylbenzo[e]pyrazolo[4,3-c][1,2]thiazin-4(1H)-yl)acetohydrazides Sana Aslam,

Matloob Ahmad, Muhammad Zia-ur-Rehman, Catherine Montero, MerviDetorio,

Masood Parvez & Raymond F. Schinazi Arch. Pharm. Res. 37 (11), 1380-93 2014

18. Efficiency of Advanced Oxidation Processes for Detoxification of Industrial Effluents

Munawar Iqbal, Ijaz Ahmad Bhatti, Muhammad Zia-ur-Rehman, Haq Nawaz Bhatti and

Muhammad Shahid Asian J. Chemistry26(14), 4291-4296 2014

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19. Samia Siddique, Quratulain Syed, Rubina Nelofer, Ahmad Adnan, Habiba Mansoor and

Fahim Ashraf Qureshi. 2014. Avermectin B1b production optimization from

Streptomyces avermitilis41445 UV 45(m)3using response surface methodology and

artificial neural network. Journal of the Korean Society for Applied Biological

Chemistry. DOI: 10.1007/s13765-013-4172-8.

20. Umar Ashgar, Muhammad Irfan*, Mehvish Iram, Zile Huma, Rubina Nelofer

Muhammad Nadeem and Quratulain Syed. Effect of alkaline pretreatment on

delignification of wheat straw. Natural Product Research

http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14786419.2014.964712.

21. Faiza Saleem, Reema Aslam, Yasar Saleem, Shagufta Naz, Quratulain Syed, Neelma

Munir,Nazia Khurshid & Abdul Rauf Shakoori2014, Analysis and Evaluation of Growth

Parameters for Optimum Production of Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) by Bacillus

thuringiensisstrain CMBL-BT-6. Pakistan J. Zool., vol. 46(5), pp. 137-144, 2014

22. Samia Siddique, Rubina Nelofer, Quratulain Syed, Ahmad Adnan and Fahim Ashraf

Qureshi. 2014. Optimization for the enhanced production of avermectin B1b from

Streptomyces avermitilisDSM 41445 using artificial neural network. Journal of the

Korean Society for Applied Biological Chemistry. Volume 57, Issue 5, pp 677-683.

23. Shamma Firdous, Rabia Naz Zahra, Asma Saeed, Shabana Kausar. Effect of germination

on total phenolic contents and antioxidant activity of common bean of Pakistan.

International Food Research Journal. IFRJ-2013-46 (Accepted)

24. „„Synthesis of 3, 7-dimethyl-2, 6-octadienal acetals from citral extracted from Lemon

grass (Symbopogon citratus)‟Published by The Antivir Antiretrovir.6 (1): 028-031, 2014

Jr. Antiviral & Antiretroviral 6(1)28-31, 2014 (International).

25. Insect Toxicity and Repellent Activity of Phytochemicals from "Flea killer,

Boenninghausenia albiflora" Against "Black garden ant, Lasius niger" of Pakistan.

Published by The J. Bioanal Biomed 6(1): 005-008, 2014 (International)

26. Development of Lead - Free Frit to Get Rid of Lead Poisoning” published by the. Jr. of

chemistry and material research vol. 1(14), Oct 2014. (International).

27. Classification of hypogonadism based on measurement of level in adult males”.

Published by the Wyno Academic Journal of Medical Science 2(4), 32-38. (2014).

(International).

28. “Formation and Crystallization Studies of Bio-active Glass in Pakistan” Published by the

Journal of Chemistry and Material Research Vol. 2 (1), 2015, 12-15. (International).

29. Adsorption Studies of Pomegranate Peel Activated Charcoal for Nickel (II) Momna

Khawaja, Shafaq Mubarak, Muhammad Zia-ur-Rehman, Asrar Ahmad Kazi, Almas

Hamid J. Chil. Chem. Soc. 60, 2774 2015

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30. Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Spectroscopic Properties of 1, 2-Benzothiazine

Derivatives: An Experimental and DFT Study. M. Nadeem Arshad, Tariq Mahmood,

Ather Faroque Khan, Muhammad Zia-ur-Rehman, Abdullah M. Asiri, Islam Ullah Khan,

Riffat-un-Nisa, Khurshid Ayub, Azam Mukhtar, Muhammad Tariq Saeed J. Chem.

Crystallorgr 43, 671-676 2015

31. Physicochemical studies and trans fatty acids of Nili-Ravi Buffalo backbone fat Zeeshan

Ali, Dr. Amran Waheed, Saima Siddiqui & Syed Faheem Shah Journal of Food and

Nutrition Sciences (FNS), Canada, special issue on Fatty acids, 2014-15

32. Alim-un-Nisa, Khalid Saeed, Sajila Hina, Naseem Zahra, Imran Kalim, Nutritional,

Antioxidant, Microbiological and Toxicological Studies on Red Dye Extracted from Red

Beet Roots (Beta vulgaris), Research Journal of Chemical Sciences, Vol. 5(4), 2015, 1-6

(UIF= 0.9908).

33. Naseem Zahra, Alim-un-Nisa, Imran Kalim, Khalid Saeed, Sajila Hina, Development,

Antioxidant Activity, Physico-Chemical and Aflatoxin Evaluation of Herbal Brain

Boosting Product, Research Journal of Chemical Sciences, Vol. 5(6), 2015, 46-49

34. Imran Kalim, Naseem Zahra, Aleem-un-Nissa, Sajila Hina, Fazeelat Tahira,

Determination of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Atmosphere of the City of

Lahore, Pakistan. Research Journal of Chemical Sciences. Vol. 5(8), 1-6, 2015

35. Saima Siddique, Zahida Parveen, Shaista Nawaz, Khurram Shahzad and Zeeshan Ali

(2015). Chemical Composition and antimicrobial activities of essential oils of six Species

from family Myrtaceae. Journal of Essential Oil Bearing Plants, 18(4): 950-956 (Sep

2015)

36. Samia Siddique, Quratulain Syed, Yasir Saleem, Faheem Ashraf Qureshi. Toxicity of

avermectin B1b to earthworm and cockroaches. Volume 25 issue 3, pp 844-850, 2015.

B- Papers Published in Other Journals:

1. Alim-un-Nisa, Naseem Zahra, Sajila Hina, Detection of Aflatoxins in Rice Samples,

Bangladesh J. Sci. Ind. Res. 49(3), 189-194, 2014.

2. Umar Ashgar, Muhammad Irfan*, Muhammad Nadeem, Rubina Nelofer and Quratulain

Syed. 2015. Challenges in Bioethanol production from lignocellulosic waste. Energy

Education Science and Technology. Part C: Future energy Resources. 7(1): 7-16.

3. Naaz Abbas, Mohammad Ajmal and Talat Afroze. 2015. Primer designing for

PreSregion of Hepatitis B virus from the most conserved patches of HBV genome.J

Bioinformatics & Sequence Analysis. 7(1):1-7 DOI: 10.5897/JBSA2011.021 [Article

Number: 398802849921]

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4. Zahida Nasreen, Shaista Jabeen Khan, Muafia Shafique, Shumaila Usman, Tehseen

Yaseen, Ammara Yasmeen, and Saima Nazir. (2014). Production of alcohol by yeast

isolated from apple, orange and banana. International Journal of Food and Nutritional

Sciences, Vol. 1(2): 016-019.

5. Synthesis of 3, 7-Dimethyl-2, 6-Octadienal Acetals from Citral Extracted from Lemon

Grass, Cymbopogon citrates. Published by: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishers

Germany. (2014) International.

6. "Development and optimization of Borosilicate Glass‟‟ Published by: LAP LAMBERT

Academic Publishers Germany. (2015) International.

7. Flotation Studies on Low-Grade Scheelite Ore of Chitral, KPK, Pakistan Adnan Akram,

K.R.Kazmi, M. Arif Bhatti, Rashid Mahmood Pakistan Journal of Scientific and

Industrial Research, Karachi Vol.57 (3) pp.145-152, 2014.

8. Mineralogical, Textural and Liberation Studies of Tungsten Ore Deposits of Chitral

Adnan Akram, Rashid Mahmood, M. Arif Bhatti, K. R. Kazmi Arabian Journal of Earth

Sciences, Morocco Feb.,2015.

9. Adsorption Studies of Phosphate Ions on Alginate Calcium Carbonate Composite Beeds

Adnan Akram, Zahid Mahmood, Nadia Jamil, Saqib Nasir African Journal of

Environmental Science and Technology Jan.,2015.

10. Adsorption Studies of Phosphate Ions on Alginate Calcium Carbonate Composite Beeds

Adnan Akram, Zahid Mahmood, Nadia Jamil, Saqib Nasir African Journal of

Environmental Science and Technology Jan.,2015.

11. Mineralogical, Textural and Liberation Studies of Tungsten Ore Deposits of Chitral,

KPK, Pakistan Adnan Akram, Rashid Mahmood, M. Arif Bhatti, K. R. Kazmi Arabian

Journal of Earth Sciences, Morocco Feb.,2015

12. Zahida Nasreen, Shaista Jabeen Khan, Ammara Yasmeen, Muafia Shafique, Shumaila

Usman and Sakhawat Ali. (2015) Optimization of Sub-Merged Culture Conditions for

Biomass Production in Schizophyllum commune, a Medicinal Mushroom. International

Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences. 4 (2) pp. 258-266.

13. Ammara Yasmeen, Tehseen Yaseen, Zahida Nasreen, SakhawatAli ,Shumaila Usman

and SaimaNazir (2015) Development of health foods from black gram (mash bean).Sky J.

Agri. Res.4(3):042-046

14. Zahida Nasreen, Shumaila Usman, AmmaraYasmeen, Saima Nazir, TehseenYaseen,

Sakhawat Ali and shakeel ahmad. (2015). Production of laccase enzyme by

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bassidiomycete scoriolusversicolor through solid state fermentation.

Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci. 4(8):1069-1072

15. Zahida Nasreen, Shaista Jabeen, AmmaraYasmeen, MuafiaShafique, Shumaila Usman

and Sakhawat Ali (2015). Optimization of Sub-merged culture conditions for biomass

production in Schizophyllum commune, a medicinal mushroom. Int. J. cur. Microbial.

App. Sci. 4(2): 258-266. ISSN: 2319-7706.

Paper Presented: I. Papers Presented in International Conferences/Workshop/Symposia

1. Recent trends in CO2, a greenhouse gas, conversion to renewable energy resources Rabia

Nazir 1st International Conference on Bioenergy: Challenges and Opportunities in

Pakistan University of South Asia, Lahore Nov, 20-21, 2014.

2. Synthesis of zeolite based nano-fertilizer Ambreen Latif, Rabia Nazir, Nadia Jamil,

Shahzad Alam 6th Chemistry Conference 2014 on Chemistry in Engineering and Life

Sciences, PINSTECH Islamabad. Nov 11-13, 2014

3. “Quality control in Scientific analysis” Dr. Shaista Jabeen 1st International Conference

on Forensic Science & Justice” Department of Chemistry, GC University, Lahore. Dr.

Shaista Jabeen Dated. 22 – 24 October, 2014.

4. Production of fuel ethanol from biomass. Presented at “International Conference on Bio-

energy (ICB): Challenges and Opportunities in Pakistan” Rubina Nelofer, Quratulain

Syed, Muhammad Nadeem and Sania Mazhar. held at University of South Asia (USA) on

20-21 November 2014.

5. Biophysical and biochemical characterization of novel R7BP and Gαoa in-vitro

interaction explains binding specificity towards RGS11. Invited Lecture and Session

Chair at12th

International Conference of Pakistan Society of Biochemistry and Molecular

Biology (PSBMB) Yasar Saleem, Key-Sun Kim, Shaista Nawaz, Khurram Shahzad and

Quratulain Syed held at Islamia University Bahawalpur on December 4-7, 2014,

Abstract book page No 22.

6. Prospective Biomedical Application of Dextran-PHB Bl ends (DPB) presented at 12th

International conference of Pakistan Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Bilogy

(PSBMB) Muhammad Umar Farooq, Yasar Saleem, Reema Aslam, Sumbal Zahid, Faiza

Saleem, Mahjabeen Saleem, Sajid Hussain, M. Shaheen Iqbal, Quratulain Syed . held at

Islamia University Bahawalpur on December 4-7, 2014, Abstract book page No 70.

7. Hyper-Production of Lovastatin from Aspergillus Terreus strain PU-PCSIR-1in SmF

presented at 12th

International conference of Pakistan Society of Biochemistry and

Molecular Biology (PSBMB) Abida Hassan, Yasar Saleem, Muhammad Nawaz

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Chaudhry, Muhammad Azeem, Quratulain Syed, Ayesha Irfan, Salman Saeed held at

Islamia University Bahawalpur on December 4-7, 2014, Abstract book page No 66.

8. Biomass utilization for cement sector in Pakistan–challenges & future perspective Dr.

Saqib Nasir et.al International conference on Bio-energy (ICB 2014) at University of

South Asia, Lahore, Pakistan Nov.,2014

II. Papers Presented in National Conferences/Workshop/Symposia

1. Coal Quality & Beneficiation Methodologies for Low Rank Coal–Challenges &

Perspectives Dr. Saqib Nasir et.al National seminar on coal technologies 2014, at Flatti‟s

Hotel, Lahore organized by Centre for Energy Research & Development, UET, Lahore

Nov., 2014.

2. “Development of acid proof metallic luster glazes in multi colour” Published by the Pak

Jr. of Sci Vol 66. No. 3 Sep 2014.

3. “Nutrition – Food & Water in Disaster Management” at Civil Defense Authority,

Lahore, Dr. Ijaz Ahmad dated 20-3-2015.

Technical Services:

i. Analytical and Testing Services:

A total of 5709 clients were served for analysis and testing of 13904 samples.

ii. Production and Supply of Ink Stamp Pads to Election Commission of Pakistan

An amount of Rs. 144/- million was earned by providing 959598 ink pads to Election

Commission of Pakistan.

Consultancy / Advisory Services: Lean and Green, Multan

Management of city municipal solid wastes

Saroya Traders Kamoke

Kanzo AG 9- industrial Estate, Multan

Sayban International, Lahore

Aurigo Chemicals Enterprises, Lahore

Four brothers Chemicals, Lahore

Pak- China Chemicals (Pvt.) Ltd.

Kanzo Ag., Multan

Bentonite as a pumping fluid

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Aesthetic evaluation of marble

Problem of high silica sand in Bentonite

Heat Burner Block Evaluation for Refractory use

OP Cement Standard Parameter Evaluation for use in Mortar

OP Cement Standard Parameter Evaluation for use in Historical Buildings

Suitability of Sand for use in Water Filters

Fuji Cement Company Limited (FCCL), Rawalpindi

Fire Proof testing of Fire doors for M/s SECCO PAK (Pvt.) Ltd., 18-km, Sheikhupura

Road, Lahore

Failure Investigation of Feed Screw for M/s Polyester Business, ICI Pakistan Limited

On-site Replica Testing of Boilers for M/s Fauji Fertilizers Company, Mirpur Mathelo,

Ghotki-Sindh.

Ultrasonic testing & PMI testing of Boilers for M/s Body Media International (Pvt.) Ltd.,

34 Km, Ferozepur Road, Lahore

Failure analysis of corroded pipes and open seam-weld pipe for SNGPL, Lahore

Reclamation of Cylinder Head of Jenbacher Engine for M/s Sitara Chemical Industries

Ltd., 32-km, Sheikhupura Road, Faisalabad.

Reclamation of Plunger for M/s Sharp Edge Engineering, Lahore

On-site (DPT) Inspection of Vessel Tank for M/s Air Compressor Technology, Lahore

On-site visit/inspection of K-Electric Company, Karachi, regarding the Replica testing of

power plant for life assessment.

Feasibility Reports Prepared:

High Fiber Nuggets

Chicken Broast Masala

Technical Reports Prepared:

Techno feasibility report of Acid Black ATT .

Semi Annual Technical Report of the Project “Development of Eco-Friendly Product

as Larvicidal/Insecticidal against Dengue Vector” was prepared and submitted to

Pakistan Science Foundation, Islamabad

Annual and Semi Annual Technical Report of the Project “Eco-friendly alternative

Energy Source from Municipal Solid Waste” was prepared and submitted to Pakistan

Science Foundation, Islamabad

Formulation of Digestive Supplement

Low cost cereal based baby food (Nutri Max)

Formulation of Herbal Brain Boosting Product

Extraction Of Natural Red Dye From Red Beet Roots (Beta vulgaris)

Extraction of Yellow Dye from Turmeric roots (Curcuma longa)

Egg powder.

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Evaluation of Trang (Dairy Whitener) in comparison with loose milk regarding various

sensory parameters.

Production of Acid Proof Metallic Luster Glazes in Multi Colors

Development of Heat Resistant Borosilicate Glass

Development of Leadless Frit to Avoid Lead Poisoning

Development of Bioactive Phosphate Glasses

Development of Technology for the Production of Graphite Grease

Mineralization Studies on Tungsten Ore of Miniki Gol and Basti Gol Areas of Chitral

Development of Technology for the Production of Chromite Concentrate

Extraction of Silver Metal from Electrolytic Waste Material

Training Imparted / Arranged:

Training was imparted to three M. Phil students from Lahore School of Economics, Barki

Road, Lahore.

Dr. Yasar Saleem Senior Scientific Officer as Resource Person & Master Trainer,

conducted a training Workshop entitled “Introduction to HPLC- Performance &

Troubleshooting” at School of Physical Sciences, University of Punjab , Lahore.

01 student of B.S Geology, University of Sargodha and 08 students of B.Sc Chemical

Engineering Punjab University Lahore got training from LLC in 2014-15.

01 M.Phil. Leading to Ph.D Student from Department of Chemistry, Kohat University of

Science &Technology, Kohat received training.

Training was also imparted to BS, MS, M.Phil and Ph.D students from UET, Lahore;

NFC-IET, Multan; GIKI, Topi; NUST, Islamabad and Kinnaird College, Lahore.

Visits/ Meetings:

PNAC team conducted a surveillance assessment of PCSIR-LLC labs. under ISO/IEC

17025 accreditation from 3-5th

March 2015.

Mr. Ehsan ul Haq visited Pakistan Surgical Association with Director General,

Dr.Shahzad Alam and Head PITMAEM, Engr.Muhammad Irfan at Sialkot regarding the

enhancement of surgical product testing.

Director General LLC,Dr. Shahzad Alam and Director (P&D) visited Hamadrad

Industries and Marhaba Industries with the Delegation from Iran and officials from the

Head Office.

Head, CEPS attended meeting with Officials from M/S Rafhan Maize Product Company

Ltd, M/S Decon Driller Engineers, M/S FFC Marketing group, M/S Daewoo Bus services

Pakistan, M/S Prime Aluminum Industries Pvt Ltd, Raiwind road, Nishat Mills Ltd,

Century Paper and Board Mills Ltd, DG Khan Cement Company Ltd.

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Mrs. Tayyaba Aftab, PSO attended “National Awareness Workshop on Accreditation in

collaboration with SAARC, Chamber of Commerce and Industry “organized by Ministry

of Science and Technology Islamabad, PCSIR Labs Complex Lahore and UNIDO at PC

Hotel, Lahore on 04-09-2014.

A Delegation from PPEMMA Gujranwala visited PCSIR Laboratories Complex, Lahore

on 06-11-2014.

A meeting was arranged with Mr. Sikander Hamid Khan (CEO) M/s SECCO PAK (Pvt.)

Ltd., Lahore to discuss the parameters to conduct on site testing of Fire Doors.

An Iranian Delegation accompanied with local representative from M/s N. M Enterprises,

Johar Town, Lahore, visited PITMAEM centre to see the available testing facilities.

A group of students from Pakistan Institute of School of Fashion & Design, Lahore

visited PITMAEM regarding the facilities for development of alloys and their

characterization specially used for metallic furniture on 29-10-2014.

Mr. Khalid Jan (Technical Trainer), Mr. Muhammad Amir Bhatti (Assist. Manager

Workshop) from Orient Energy Systems (Pvt.) Ltd., Lahore visited LLC to discuss the

plasma coating of different engine and valve parts on 30-10-2014.

International experts from UNIDO Ms. Pieris accompanied by Dr. Ali Abbas Qazilbash,

Programme Officer visited PCSIR Labs. Lahore for Development of Business Plan for

different ISO 17025 accredited labs under TRTA II programme.

Ms. Sumaira Nosheen TMR,PITMAEM visited NICE Lab, NUST, Islamabad, from 19-

02-2015 to 20-02-2015 as Technical Expert for assessment with PNAC team

Dr. Shahzad Alam (DG, LLC), Engr. Muhammad Irfan (Head, PITMAEM) and Mr. M.

Usman Ali Qureshi (JE) visited and conducted Quality control/ Material Inspection of

Mobile Health Unit Health Department, Government of the Punjab.

A Team of FBRC Scientists visited Cake and bakes, Engro Foods, GAIN, Lahore, Gohar

Flour Mills, Gujrawala and Qarshi Industries Haripur.

A Team of PITMAEM Engineers visited Surgical Instruments Manufacturers Association

of Pakistan, Sialkot.

The Chairman PCSIR, Dr. Shahzad Alam and Director General PCSIR-LLC visited

Pakistan Ordinance Factory (POF), Wah.

A Team of EMTL Scientists visited Gujrat Fan Industry

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A Team of ACRC Scientists visited Citi Pharmaceutical Industry, Pattoki; Remington

and English Pharmaceuticals, Lahore and Kaisar LG, Faisalabad.

Seminars/Workshops attended:

A Team of Scientists / Engineers from PCSIR-LLC attended “ National Awareness

Workshop on Accreditation” organized by (PNAC) , MoST Pakistan in collaboration

with National Metrology Institute (PTB) Germany and SAARC Chamber of Commerce

and Industry on 4th

September, 2014 at PC Hotel, Lahore.

A Team of Scientists from LLC Attended Technical BRESL Workshop for Motors &

Pumps Manufacturers at Hotel Marian Gujranwala on 17-09-2014.

A Team of Scientists from LLC attended a Seminar Success Stories in Industrial Sectors

Process Control, CSR and CE Marking at Kinara Hotel Gujrat on 02-10-2014..

Scientists and Engineers from LLC attended Technical Seminar on Wires and Cables

organized by Pakistan Cables at PC Hotel, Lahore on 13-02-2015.

A Team of Scientists from LLC attended International Conference on Bio-Energy at

Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) from 26-27 August 2014.

A Team of Scientists from LLC attended One day Seminar on “Research methodology”

arranged by Lahore School of Management”, Lahore on 11 October 2014.

Scientists / Engineer from LLC attended a Seminar on “Improve cross border mutual

recognition and flow of goods”, organized by UNIDO at PC Hotel, Lahore. Dated. 20-

05-2015

Scientists from FBRC & MPRC attended two days suspension “Coal Biotechnology Its

Commercialization prospects in Pakistan” from 24 – 25 Nov. 2014, organized by NIBGE

at NIBGE Faisalabad.

Three days international conference on International conference on “Physics and

Contemporary Needs” was organized by GC University, Lahore from 19th

to 21st

November, 2014. This was attended by Dr. Shahzad Alam (DG, LLC) and Engr.

Muhammad Irfan (Head, PITMAEM). In which Dr. Shahzad Alam delivered a Technical

Talk on Nanotechnology, on 20-11-2014.

International conference on Nanotechnology was organized by University of Asia (USA),

Lahore. This was attended by Dr. Shahzad Alam (DG, LLC) and Engr. Muhammad Irfan

(Head, PITMAEM). In which Dr. Shahzad Alam delivered a Keynote lecture on

Nanotechnology, on 2011-2014.

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A workshop on topic entitled “Pakistan Coating Show 2015” Conferences & Seminars”

was attended by Engr. Muhammad Irfan (Head) and Engr. Badaruddin Soomro.

Engr. Muhammad Irfan (Head) and Engr. Badaruddin Soomro attended 2nd

International

Boilers & Pressure Vessels Technology Conference & Showcase, Pakistan, on 14th

May,

2015 in Faletti‟s Hotel, Lahore. Organized by Boilers & Pressure Vessels Association of

Pakistan. In which Engr. Muhammad Irfan presented a technical talk on topic entitled

“Role of PCSIR in Material Testing of Boilers”.

Seminars/Workshops/Symposia Organized:

A Workshop on CE Marking / Master Trainers at PCSIR Laboratories Complex, Lahore

was arranged on 27-28 October 2014.

International Conference on Bio-Energy, Bio-Hydrogen, Bio-Methane as alternative fuel

and its conversion into CNG from waste water was organized by Umeed Foundation in

collaboration with Lahore Chamber of Commerce & PCSIR, Labs. Complex, Lahore, on

26-27, August, 2014.

25th

All Pakistan Food Science Conference and Food Expo” was held on 16-17th

March,

2015 at PCSIR Labs Complex, Lahore.

PCSIR, Lahore and Pakistan Flour Mills Association arranged a collaborative Seminar

on “Viability and Strengthening Surplus Flour Milling Industry & Flour Fortification in

Punjab”, on 18th

March, 2015.

Science and technology exhibition and symposium on Effective linkage between

industry, academia and R&D organizations for national development. was organized at

PCSIR Labs. Complex Lahore on 13th

April, 2015.

Food Safety-Everybody‟s commitment. One day Seminar was organized by NESTLE and

PCSIR Labs. Complex, Lahore on 22nd

April, 2015.

Organized Consultative Workshop on PC-1 Title “Incentive Programme for SMEs” at

PCSIR Laboratories Complex, Lahore on 29-08-2015.

A workshop was arranged in Seminar Room, PITMAEM building entitled “Punjab

Knowledge & Growth Parks: Feasibility, Direction and the way forward- organized by

Higher Education Department (Govt. of Punjab), PCSIR & M/s Frost and Sullivan (UAE)

on 07- 08 May, 2015. This was attended by scientists, engineers and different

industrialists.

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PCSIR LABORATORIES COMPLEX PESHAWAR

Pcsir Laboratories Complex Peshawar

Jamrud Road Peshawar-25120

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Director General

Dr. Shah Alam Khan

PCSIR Laboratories Complex Peshawar was established in 1955 with a view to investigate raw material

resources of the region and assist the industrial development of the country. The Complex comprises of

following seven main Centres:

Medicinal Botanic Centre

Materials Science Centre

Food Technology Centre

Dimension Stones Centre

Engineering Services Centre

Calibration Centre

Demonstration-cum-Training Centre, Skardu

These Centres are providing services to local industry, Government and Non-government Organizations

in diversified fields besides carrying out research for development of economical and effective indigenous

raw material based technologies. These Centres are also engaged in providing research supervision /

guidance to Ph.D, M. Phil, B.Sc (Hons), M.Sc/B.Sc Engineering students of almost all government

universities of KPK in various fields of science and technology. Moreover, the Dimension Stones Centre

is effectively contributing to the Human Resource Development through training programmes for the

youth of FATA.

PCSIR Laboratories Complex Peshawar has developed six product technologies of commercial

importance while 02 processes have been leased out to the industry / entrepreneurs and one patent has

been filed with Pakistan Patent Office. In addition, thirty five research papers in International and nine

research articles in the National journals have been published during the reporting period.

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PCSIR LABORATORIES COMPLEX, PESHAWAR PCSIR LABORATORIES COMPLEX, PESHAWAR

Further, this Complex has provided services to more than one hundred customers for testing / analysis of

7230 samples of food products, textile, water, honey paper, minerals, herbal medicine etc. along with 11

consultancies. One PSDP project, “Renovation and Up-gradation of Existing Infrastructure of PCSIR

Complex, Peshawar” is in progress.

The Halal Authentication Lab was established and inaugurated by Honorable Federal Minister for Science

& Technology Mr. Rana Tanveer Hussain on May 12, 2015. The Technology Business Incubation Centre

(TBIC) has made agreement with M/S Carotid Pharma for providing Technical and Manufacturing

Services.

Moreover, ISO-17025 accreditation has successfully been achieved during the year 2014-15.

Organizational Chart of the unit/ lab/ centre

Highlights of the year 2014-15

Accreditation for ISO

This Complex has successfully obtained ISO-17025 certificate from PNAC. Three laboratories were

accredited i.e. (i) Microbiology (ii) Chemical (iii) Calibration.

EU delegation comprising Mr. Bruno Valanzuolo, Chief Technical Advisor and Dr. Ali Abbas

Qazilbash visited this Complex on July 30, 2015 and acknowledged their support to PLC from TRTA-

II programme for the accreditation. Surveillance Assessment of this Complex was also carried out on

Materials Science

Centre

Food Technology

Centre

Centre

Dimension Stones

Centre

Centre

Calibration

Centre

Medicinal Botanic

Center

Engineering

Services Centre

PCSIR LABORATORIES COMPLEX, PESHAWAR

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May 14-15, 2015 by PNAC team. The team recommended the laboratories for continuation of

accreditation.

Human Resource Development

Keeping in view the socio-economic situation of the non developed areas of the country, below-

mentioned two courses were organized at Dimension Stones Centre. These trainings were sponsored by

FATA Development Authority (FDA) and National Vocational & Technical Training Commission

(NAVTTC) respectively.

Dimension stone (mine to market) 09 months and 8 months training to FATA and

NAVTTC youth respectively

Mosaic designing 06 months and 8 months training to youth of FATA and

NAVTTC respectively

More than 56 students from FATA and 25 students from the NAVTTC have been awarded certificates

on successful completion of their courses.

Agreements / MoUs signed during the year 2014-15

1. An MoU was signed with China titled “Establishment of Pak-China Institute of Traditional

Medicine”

2. MoU was signed with National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC)

titled “Prime Minister‟s Youth Skill Development Programme (Phase-II) for the year 2014-15” to

promote Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)

3. MoU was signed with University of Peshawar titled “Developing bilateral cooperation,

collaboration and linkages to share their human, material and financial resources” to undertake

and promote (i) Need based / demand driven R&D (ii) Commercialization of intellectual

property / research out come developed through collaborative research (iii) Transfer of

Technology to the industry for industrial and socio-economic development in the country

4. Two MoUs were signed with M/s. Dawasaaz Peshawar titled “Providing Manufacturing and

Technical Services of Herbal/ Pharmaceutical Products”.

5. MoU was signed with M/s. Foundation for Rural Development (FRD), Peshawar titled “Analysis

of Drinking Water”.

6. An agreement was signed with Mr. Rahmatullah (Chief Coordinator of Institute of Research

Promotion IRP Lahore) title “Adhesive Bond and Ceramic Grout.”

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7. An agreement was signed with M/s. Dawn Pharmaceutical Peshawar titled “Technology Transfer

and providing manufacturing and technical services”.

8. Agreement was signed with M/s MKB Pharmaceutical Peshawar titled “Annual Contract for

Calibration / Verification of Equipments of QC for the year 2014-15”.

9. Agreement was signed with M/S. Techno Former Peshawar titled “Technology Transfer and

providing manufacturing and technical services”

10. Agreement was signed with M/S. Ihsanullah IBM Pharma Lahore titled “Technology Transfer

and providing manufacturing and technical services”

SIGNIFICANT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES

I. MATERIALS SCIENCE CENTRE

Preparation of Bentonite Superabsorbent Composite:

A novel bentonite based superabsorbent composite was synthesized by copolymerization reaction of

acrylamide and acrylic acid on bentonite micro powder using N,N_-methylenebisacrylamide as a

crosslinker and potassium persulphate (KPS) as an initiator in aqueous solution. The composite were

characterized by FTIR, XRD, SEM and TGA. The product showed very good absorbency for heavy

metals and useful in agricultural and horticultural applications.

Chrome Chemicals from Chromite Ore

Sodium Chromate and chrome pigment have been prepared at lab scale using indigenous chromite ore of

KPK. A PC-I has been submitted to PSF for funding to carry out work on pilot scale.

Up-gradation of Viable Minerals of KPK and FATA region

Up-gradation studies of the minerals of commercial importance in KPK and FATA regions have been

initiated. Initial study was conducted on chromite ore of FATA region. Wet screening, flotation, shaking

table and magnetic separation table studies were completed. Chromium (Cr2O3) content was enhanced

from an initial value of 13% in raw ore to almost 25% in concentrate. Best up-gradation was achieved

through magnetic separation studies. The up-gradation studies were then extended to copper ore of

Waziristan Agency. Initially, wet screening and magnetic separation studies were carried out. Copper

content was increased from 1.6% in raw ore to 2.2% in the concentrate. Other up-gradation techniques are

in progress.

Emulsification of Rock Asphalt/Bitumen:

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A process for the emulsification has been developed on lab scale.

Flame Retardants:

A process has been developed at pilot plant scale for the preparation of Magnesium Hydroxide as a flame

retardant from magnesite ore and commercial grade sodium hydroxide. The product is 90% pure with

98% yield. A feasibility report for the production of 10 tons/day has been prepared.

Preparation of Aluminum Silicate from Bauxite Ore:

About 02 Kg Aluminum Silicate was prepared at pilot plant under established parameters of lab scale

successfully. EDX, FTIR & XRD studies indicate the presence of unreacted silica in the product. The

trials are underway to remove unreacted silica.

II. MEDICINAL BOTANIC CENTRE

Analytical methods development and their applications for the quality

evaluation of herbal, pharmaceutical and dairy products

Following methods have been developed and applied successfully for analysis of research samples of

M.Phil/ Ph..D. scholars of different universities (HEC Sponsored).

i. 37 Components FAME‟s Profile on GC-FID

ii. Cholesterol content determination on GC-FID

iii. Pesticide Residue analysis on GC-MS

iv. Hydrocarbon profile on GC-MS

v. Amino Acid Profile on Amino Acid Analyzer.

Preparation and utilization of Opuntia extracts in herbal product

Physico-chemical and phytochemical investigations of different parts of Opuntia dillenii were carried out.

Heavy metals analysis of seeds, fruit, pulp and cladodes were performed. Similarly, phytochemical

analysis of cladodes and oil analysis of seeds (via GC-MS) was also carried out. The fruit part was

processed separately. Seeds were removed from this part. All these studies provided very informative and

fruitful results.

Studies on Pharmacological and Therapeutic Activities of Selected Medicinal Plants; Olea

europaea related species, Myrtus communis, Stevia rebaudiana, Caralluma tuberculata, Saw

Palmetto and Opunita species.

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Opuntia dillenii was processed for the determination of different pharmacological activities.

Significant analgesic activities were found in the butanol fraction. The ethyl acetate fraction

displayed significant anti-inflammatory and cardiotonic activities. The fruit (without seeds) also

showed significant analgesic activity.

Pharmacological activities of Olea europea were studied. The results exhibited significant cardiotonic and

anti-inflammatory activities.

Extraction, Standardization & value addition of medicinal plants into herbal products

a. Development of herbal product from olive leaves: Work has been initiated on extraction of olive

leaves in different solvents. Its extractive value, moisture and ash contents etc. have been

determined. After procurement of the standard Oleuropein, quantification by HPLC will be carried

out. After standardization, new formulation will be developed.

b. Saw-palmetto plant seeds were collected and powdered and then extracted in different solvents. The

extract was provided to Pharmacology Section for Pharmacological studies.

III. FOOD TECHNOLOGY CENTRE

Enhancement of Nutritional Values of Cereals by Addition of Essential Minerals

The project has been designed to study minerals enhancement capacity of different grains during

sprouting process for their utilization in the preparation of minerals rich products.

Grains have been selected and purchased from the local market. Samples have been collected for the

proximate analysis of the control. Methodology for the sprouting and enrichment of the specified grains

with the selected minerals has been finalized. Further work is in progress.

Utilization and Evaluation of Feed additives as binders to inactivate/ detoxify Mycotoxin

and Mycoflora in feed stuffs

Chemical evaluation of the treated feed samples was carried out by testing adsorption capacity of

adsorbent in feed samples by spectrophotometer. The feed samples were fortified with known

concentration of binder. The chemical evaluation of the fortified samples of feed with binder was carried

out. The antibacterial activity of natural binder was also carried out. Antifungal activity of feed samples

self contaminated with pathogenic fungus was done. The minimum inhibitory concentration and

minimum fungicidal concentration of the binders were checked against the mycotoxin producing fungus

(Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus). Determination of reduction capacity of binder from

natural source (sugar cane bagasse) against aflatoxins and ochratoxin-A was carried out. The growth

inhibitions of pathogenic fungus in self contaminated samples were checked. Reduction capacity of

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ochratoxin-A was evaluated in feed samples fortified with known concentration of binder by

spectrophotometer. The sample showed good result regarding reduction in toxin concentration. The

process for the preparation of natural binder as feed additive is developed at lab scale.

Utilization of food industries processing waste (by-products) in the preparation of novel

food (nutraceutical)

Antioxidants as bioactive compounds from citrus and apple peels were extracted in three different

extracting medium i.e. ethanol (99%), distilled water and aqueous ethanol. Four extraction techniques

such as, maceration, microwave assisted, hot plate extraction and ultrasonic assisted were used. The

extracts of apple and citrus peels were concentrated through Rotary Evaporator and dried on water bath at

60 - 65 ºC. Bioactive compounds extracted through all extraction techniques in ethanol, aqueous ethanol

and water were examined for total antioxidant activity. Percent yield of bioactive compound extracts

(crude) in all solvents and antioxidant capacity were analyzed and compared among all extraction

techniques. Finally conventional method (maceration) and some new methods (ultrasonic-assisted

extraction, hot plate extraction and microwave-assisted extraction) using different solvents have been

developed for the extraction of bioactive compounds from citrus peels. All the extraction techniques

applied, showed free radical scavenging activities. Ultrasonic assisted extraction techniques are more

effective as compared to other techniques. Data compiled and published in international journal.

Studies on increasing post harvest storage life of different fruits

Pakistan is blessed with ideal climatic condition for producing different kinds of fruits and

vegetables, but due to the poor post harvest management practices almost 40-45 % fruits are

destroyed before reaching to the final consumer. So keeping in view the importance of the

fruits,this project was initiated. For this purpose different food grade chemical and edible

coatings were used to enhance the post harvest storage life of fruits such as peach, guava,

persimmon, orange and apple. Storage studies, physicochemical analyses and sensory analyses

were also carried out.

Ceramic Based Water Filtration Unit

In July, 2010 after flood has deteriorated the drinking water system in the affected area it was the need of

the community to have water filtration unit which has no electricity cost and easy to operate. For this

purpose Ceramic Water Filtration Unit has been prepared from indigenously available raw material, on

large scale, after its optimization study. It is effective for the removal of most of the chemical as well as

for microbiological contents from the drinking water.

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About 1000 water filtration units have been distributed among the flood affectees of Nowshehra and 500

among the people of Pabbi and recently 1500 ceramic based water filtration units have been distributed in

Chitral among the flood affected people.

Processes Developed

Development of Tile Glue Cements as Value Added Building Material for Construction Industry

Digestive herbal syrup formulation.

Process for the preparation of sodium salt substitute.

Process for the preparation of natural Mycotoxin binder as feed additive.

Process for the preparation of Moringa herbal tea.

Technology Development for Treatment and Recycling of Wastewater of Automobile Service

Station.

Processes Leased Out

Process Know How & Transfer of Technology for the Production of Adhesive Bond & Ceramic

Grout.

Process for the Production of Nutradiet (food supplement) to M/S. MediNowa-Noor-

International, Islamabad.

Patents Filed:

Process for the development of moringa herbal tea

International Publications

i. Papers published in Impact Factor Journals

1. Evaluation of mycotoxin, mycobiota and toxigenic fungi in selected Medicinal plants

of KPK, Pakistan; Bahir Ahmed, Samina Ashiq, Arshad Hussian, Shumaila Bashir,

Mubashir Hussain.. Fungal Biology 2014, 118, 776-784

2. Contaminant analysis of different branded and un-branded Honey of Khyber

Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan; Khaliqur Rehman, Imdadullah, Arshad Hussain, Haimur

Rehman and Javed Ali, Life Science Journal 2014, 11(3s) 227-231

3. Naseemullah, Javed Ali, Shah Zeb Khan, Farhat Ali Khan, Ziaur Reheman, Arshad

Hussain, Production and Quality Evaluation of Garlic (Allium Sativum) Vinegar using

acetobacter aceti. Life Science Journal2014, 11(45) 158-160

4. Incidence of HIV/AIDS in Healthy Blood Donors of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.

Mehtab Ullah Khattak, Iqbal Munir, Zeeshan Nasim, Aqib Iqbal, Ijaz ali, Mian Afaq

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Ahmad, Javed Abbas bangash and Muhammad Sayyar Khan Kazi. International J.

Pure and Applied Science and Technology; 2014, 22(2), 18-24

5. Dengue: Possible strategies for molecular vaccine production; Ahmad N, Fazal H,

Abbasi BH, Ali S.; OA Biotechnology, 2014, 3(1),8.

6. Antioxidant Activity via DPPH, Gram Positive and Gram Negative Antimicrobial

potential in Edible Mushrooms; Ahmad N, F. Mahmood, S. A. Khalil, R. Zamir, H.

Fazal, B. H. Abbasi; Toxicology and Industrial Health, 2014, 30 (9): 826-834..

7. Optimization of Adventitious Root Culture for Production of Biomass and Secondary

Metabolites in Prunella vulgaris L; Fazal, H., B.H.Abbasi, N. Ahmad; Applied

biochemistry and biotechnology, 2014, 174 (6): 2086-2095.

8. Effect of reverse photoperiod on in vitro regeneration and piperine production in

Piper nigrum L; Ahmad, N., B. H. Abbasi, H. Fazal, M. A. Khan, M. S. Afridi; C. R.

Biologies, 2014, 337(1):19–28.

9. Synthesis of monoesters monochlorides and -ketoesters; Muhammad Iqbal,

Muhammad Akram, Imam Bakhsh Baloch and Musa Kaleem Baloch; J. Indian

Chem. Soc., 2014, 91, 2235-2245

10. Antimicrobial activities of Monoesters of Succinic Acid; Muhammad Iqbal, Rubina

Iqbal, Muhammad Bilal, Muhammad Akram, Imam Bakhsh Baloch and Musa

Kaleem Bloch; Asian Journal of Chemistry, 2014, 26 (23), 8025-8028

11. Phytochemical analysis, Antioxidant Activity, Fatty Acid Composition and

Functional Group Analysis of Heliotropium bacciferum; Sohail Ahmad, Shabir

Ahmad, Muhammad Saqib, Muhammad Siddique, Farina Kanwal; The Scientific

World Journal, 2014 (available online).

12. Development of HPLC method by UV-VIS detection for the quantification of

phenolic acids in different Ocimum sanctum Linn. Extracts. Pakistan; Shafqatullah,

Rasool Khan, Waseem Hassan, Arshad Hussain, Asadullah Khaliqur Rehman, Javid

Ali. Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences 2014, 27 (5), 1271-1275

13. Particles from Preformed Polymers as Carriers for Drug Delivery; Mahmood Iqbal;

EXCLI Journal,2014, l13:28-57.

14. Some properties of Magnetic Nanoparticles produced under different conditions;

Umar Saeed, Nazir Shah, Rahim, Manan, Amin Ur Rahman and Farid Ullah Khan;

Journal of Electronic Materials 2014 , 43(12), 3467-9

15. Effect of process parameters on the colloidal properties of polycaprolactone

microparticles prepared by double emulsion like process; D. Ibrahim, M Iqbal,

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G.Agusti, H. Fessi, A.Elaissri; Colloidal and surface A physico chemical and

engineering aspects, 2014, 445, 79-91

16. Evaluation of Therapeutic Equivalence of Different Antibiotics Brands; Lubna

Khattak, Farina Kanwal, Hameed ur Rahman, Mehvish, Rehman Ullah, Nabeela Gul,

Abid Ur Rehman, Sajid Iqbal, Syed Murtaza Hussain; Am J. Pharm. & Health Res,

2014, 2 (5),60-72

17. Physico-Chemical Properties and Determination of Heavy Metal Levels in Honey by

Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy; Shuja Abbas Khan, Riaz Ahmad, Naeem Ul Haq,

Rehan Naeem, Farina Kanwal, Shaukat Shujah; American Journal of Pharmacy

Health Research; 2014, 2(8). (available online)

18. Variant Molar Mass and Concentration Effects of Polyethylene Glycol over the

Physico-Chemical Behaviour of CTAB and SDS; Hazrat Ali, Azim Khan, Irfan

Ullah, Gulrez Fatima Durrani, Musa Kaleem Baloch, Abdur Rauf, Ayesha Niazi and

Muhammad Akram; Asian Journal of Chemistry; 2014, 26 (20), 6808-6814

19. Geopolymerization of bagasse bottom ash and china clay, effect of calcinations

temperature and silica alumina ratio; Noor ul Amin, Mahtab Faisal, Khan Mohammad

and Wajid Amin; Royal Society of Chemistry Advance, 2015, 5, 67814-67819.

20. Comparative Physiochemical and Microbiological Analysis of Potato Powder

Produce from two Potato Cultivars (Solanum tuberosum L.) Grown in Peshawar

Valley, Pakistan; Javid Ali, Muhammad Siddique, Arshad Hussain, Ghulam Paracha,

Said Hassan, Inayatur Rehman, Muhammad Pervez, Sudhair Abbas. World Applied

Sciences Journal, 2015,33 (2), 267-270 (2015)

21. Determination of phenolic acids in natural and form honey of khyber pakhtunkwa,

Pakistan;.Khaliqur Rehman, Imdadullah M. Zai, Arshad Hussain, Shafqatullah;.

Asian Journal of Chemistry, 2015, 27 (11), 4067-4070

22. Comparative Physiochemical and Microbiological Analysis of Potato Powder

Produce from Two Potato Cultivar (Solanum tuberosum L.) Grown in Peshawar

Valley, Pakistan; Javid Ali, Muhammad Siddique Afridi, Arshad Hussain, Ghulam

Mohiuddin Paracha, Said Hassan, Inatyaturrahman, Mohammad Parvez and Sudhair

Abbas World Applied Sciences Journa l2015, 33 (2): 267-270.

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23. Nutritional effect of flaxseeds on cholesterol and fatty acids composition in egg yolk;

Asad Sultan, Humera Obaid, Sarzamin Khan, Inayat ur Rahman, Muhammad Kamal

Shah and Rifatullah Khan; J Cereal Chemistry, 2015 92 (1) 50-53

24. Quantification of methyl esters of fatty acids in the oil of physalis minima by GC-MS;

M. Naseemullah Qureshi, Fazal Wajid and Inayat ur Rahman; Journal of Coastal Life

Medicine, 2015, 3(2), 158-161.

25. Preliminary phytochemical, essential element analysis and antimicrobial activities of

ethanolic extract of Lotus Carniculatus; S.M Salman, S.Ali, A. Ahmad, M.S Afridi &

Amin ur Rahman; International Journal of Bio Sciences; 2015, l 7(2), 106-115.

ii. Papers published in other Journals

1.

2.

Evaluation of nutritional and sub-acute toxicological study of plant based supplement of

Achyranthes aspera; Nudrat Fatima1, Nabeela G Dar, Hina Imran, Tehmina Sohail, Uzma

Asghar Zahra Yaqeen, Shazia Syed and Khalid Jamil Pak. J. Pharm. Sci.2014, 27(5), 1199-

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Combined effects of edible coating and packaging materials on post harvest quality of plum

fruits;Muhammad Sohail, R. U. Khan, S. R. Afridi, Farman Ullah and B. Mehreen, J.Agri.

Bio. Sci.2014, 9(4): 134-138.

3. Effect of calcium chloride treatment on post harvest quality of peach fruit during cold

storage; Muhammad Sohail, M. Ayub, S. A. Khalil, A. Zeb, F. Ullah, S. R. Afridi

and R. Ullah., International Food Research Journal 2014, 22(6): 2225-2229.

4. Monitoring the oxidative stability of dietary oils during deep fat frying using chemical

indexes and chemiluminescence technique; T. Ahmad, T. Masood, Z. Hussain, Muhammad

Sohail, A. Zeb and I. Ullah. 2014.. J. Advances in Food Sciences Germany.2014, 36(1), 33-

39.

5. Evaluation of plant extracts for proximate chemical composition, antimicrobial and

antifungal activities; Ghosia Lutfullah, Hina Tila, Arshad Hussain, Abid Ali Khan..

American-Eurasian J. Agric. & Environ. Sci. 2014, 14 (10), 964-970

6. Microbiological Quality Evaluation, Preservation and Shelf Life Studies of Sugar Cane

Juices Sold in Peshawar City, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa-Pakistan. American-Eurasian; Javed Ali,

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Arshad Hussain, Ziarurahman, Shafqatullah, Ghulam Mohiuddin Paracha, Muhammad

Siddique Afridi, Inayat Ur Rahman and Said Hassan , J. Agric. & Environ. Sci., 2015, 15 (4):

485-489

7. Microbiological Quality Evaluation, Preservation and Shelf Life Studies of Sugar Cane

Juices Sold in Peshawar City, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan; Javid Ali, Arshad Hussain,

Ziaur Rehman, Shafqatullah, Ghulam Paracha, Muhammad Siddique, Inayatur Rehman, Said

Hassan. American-Eurasian J. Agric. & Environ. Sci2015, 15 (4), 485-489

8. Evaluation of Different Techniques for Extraction of Antioxidants as Bioactive Compounds

from Citrus Peels (Industrial by Products); Nabeela Gulbadan Dar, Arshad Hussain, Ghulam

Muhayyudin Paracha and Saeed Akhter , American-Eurasian J. Agric. & Environ. Sci 2015,

15 (4): 676-682

9. Effect of Heat Treatments on Some Quality Parameters of Carrot (Dascus carota L.) Juice;

Abdul Wajid Khalil, Javid Ali, Ghulam Mohiuddin Paracha, Salma Iman and Said Hassan ,

World Journal of Dairy & Food Sciences 2015, 10 (1), 55-59.

National Publications

i. Papers published in Impact Factor Journals

1. Effect of phenological stages on nutritional assessment of ten plant species in Tehsil

Takht-e-Nasrati, District Karak, Pakistan; Musharaf Khan Farrukh Hussain,

Faridullah, Shahana Musharaf, Abid Salim Haider and Imdadullah; Pak. J. Pharm.

Sci., 2014, 27(4), 953-961

2. Preliminary phytochemical screening, antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of

Euphorbia milli; Abdur Rauf, Ajmal Khan, Nizam Uddin. Muhammad Akram,

Mohammad Arfan, Ghias Uddin and Muhammad Qaisar; Pak. J. Pharm. Sci., 2014,

27(4), 947-951.

3. Essential Oil Composition of some plants of family Zygophyllaceae and

Euphorbiaceae; Ghulam Dastagir, Farrukh Hussain and Inayat ur Rahman; Pak. J.

Bot.; 2014, 46(6), 2043-2049

4. Evaluation of the chemical composition of essential oil of Thuja occidentalis leaves

grown in Peshawar Pakistan by gas chromatography mass spectrometry: Muhammad

Nasimullah Qureshi, Muhammad Siddique, Inayat-ur-Rahman and Farina Kanwal

Accepted for publication in Pak J Pharm Sci. 2015(accepted) 0.68

5. Gas Chromatography coupled with Mass Secptrometric (GCMS) Characterization of

Curcuma longa: Production against Pathogenic Microbes and Lipid Peroxidation in

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Rat‟s Tissue homogenate; Hassan Wasim Gul; Rehman, S; Kanwal F., Afridi. M.S;

Fazal H., Rehman, AU, Rocha, JBT.,Pak J. Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015

(accepted) 0.68

ii. Paper published in other Journals

1. Mineralogical characterization and evaluation of manganese ore from Bajaur Agency, KPK,

Pakistan; R.Bilqees, F Haqqani & Farid Ullah Khan; J. Himalayan Earth Sciences, 2014,

47(1), 1-8

2. Comparative studies of various phytonutrients in Citrus Fruits; S. Ali, S, M. Salman, M.I.

Jan, M.S. Afridi and M. S. Malik; Pak. J. Chem. 2014, 4(2), 72-76.

3. Effect of benzoate sorbate and citric acid on the storage stability of strawberry juice. S.

Wisal, Muhammad Sohail, M. A. Mashwani, Z. H. Khan, Z. Hussain and S. Noor. Pak. J.

Food Sci 2014, Vol .24(4);218-225.

4. Combined effects of edible coating and packaging materials on post harvest quality of plum

fruits Muhammad Sohail, R. U. Khan, S. R. Afridi, Farman Ullah and B. Mehreen, J.Agri.

Bio. Sci.2014, 9(4), 134 -138.

Technical Services

i. Analytical and Testing Services (Annexure-I)

Calibration and analytical / testing services were provided to more than 100 clients from public

and private sector organizations for carrying out tests / analysis of 7230 samples of building

material, textile, paper, honey, gum, and other food products, water and waste water, herbal

medicine, cosmetics, fertilizer, rock / minerals and metal / alloys, etc and a revenue of Rs.

17.515 Million was generated.

Consultancy and Advisory Services:

Consultancy and advisory services were provided to various entrepreneurs and

university students.

Training Imparted / Arranged

Skills Development Programme:

i) Trained Mr. Javed Khan, Lab Attendant, Central ITD Lab Chaklala on food grade pet

bottle on Atomic Absorption and Gas Chromatography.

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ii) Trained Mr. Muhammad Ayaz, Research Assistant, Central ITD Lab Chaklala on Atomic

Absorption Spectrophotometer and FTIR.

iii) Fifty six under graduate/ graduate students from FATA area were imparted training in

two discipline (a) dimension stone mine to market (09 months) and (b) stone mosaic (06

months). The training was sponsored by FDA.

iv) Training of Baluchistan students (sponsored by NAVTTC): Under this programme

students from Baluchistan were being provided training for 08 months each in the field of

“Dimension stone (mine to market & Stone Mosaic).

Supervision/ guidance of the HEC sponsored and internship students

i) Sixty one (61 Nos) M.Phil, Ph.D Scholars and M.Sc (Hons) from various universities of

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa were supervised and facilitated in their research work.

ii) Internship facilities were provided to 16 numbers of post graduate students under the

National Internship Programme.

Visits / Meetings

Mr. Qazi Muhammad Sharif, SSO & Mr. Sohail Noor, ST visited Attock Oil Refinery (ARL)

Rawalpindi on 21-10-2014 & discussed with technical team of ARL about preparation of

various paving grade bitumen and also visited various Oil & Gas plant facilities.

Visits were also paid to Buner Marble Cluster of Mines and Processing Unit, Transformer

Technology Ternab Taru Jabba Peshawar, Shaheen Airport Services Bacha Khan International

Airport Peshawar, Alpha PVC Gadoon Swabi, M/s Anwar Ali Associates Swabi, Fauji

Foundation Hospital Peshawar, Lucky Cement Factory, Lucky Marwat, M/s Northern Bottling

Company (Pvt) Ltd. Peshawar.

Workshops / Seminars attended

A seminar entitled “Development of Process for manufacturing lactulose” was

attended.

Training received (Local / Foreign)

Engr. Waheed-ur-Rahman, received 05 days training on Project Cycle Management

(PCM) in Pakistan Rural Academy, Peshawar.

One day training workshop on “Understanding and Regulating Halal” on 25-05-2015 at

Ministry of S&T Islamabad was attended.

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PCSIR LABORATORIES COMPLEX, QUETTA

PCSIR Laboratories Complex, Quetta

P.O. Box 387, Mastung Road, Near Mian Ghundi, Quetta

PH: (081) 2011769, (081)2460128, (081) 2460161 FAX: (081) 2828900, (081) 2460158

E-mail: qlpcsir@gmail.com / pcsirquetta@gmail.com

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Director

Mr. Mujeeb ur Rehman

PCSIR Laboratories-Quetta was established in 2004 and consists of Food Technology,

Mineral Technology, Chemical Engineering & Pilot Plant Centre including Administration

block and Library.

PCSIR laboratories, Quetta is engaged in R&D activities alongwith testing/analytical and

advisory services to clients from public and private sectors. Quetta Laboratories also provide

research facilities to M.Sc., M. Phil and Ph.D students. By utilizing the latest research and

development facilities, scientists of these laboratories have developed a number of bench scale

processes. The establishment of pilot plant facilities for commercialization is under progress.

Major activities of the laboratories are:

Collection and dissemination of information related to research and development

being undertaken on indigenous fruits, vegetables and minerals.

Evaluation, characterization and processing of the indigenous resources.

Enhancement of export potential through value addition to indigenous raw materials.

Extension of technical and scientific assistance, advisory services to local

entrepreneurs and industries.

Training of scientific/technical manpower.

PCSIR LABAORTAORIES QUETTA

FOOD TECHNOLOGY

CENTRE

INDUSTRIAL

LIAISON

OFFICE

ADMIN AND

ACCOUNTS BLOCK

CHEMICAL

ENGINEERING

AND PILOT

PLANT CENTRE

MINERAL

TECHNOLOGY

CENTRE

DIRECTOR

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Highlights of the Year:

During the year 2014-15, the scientists of these labs. carried out seven (7) R&D projects,

produced six research papers. Out of these two papers have been published in impact

factor journals and two were accepted for publication. Five students of Chemical

Engineering from BUITEMS completed their final year research project and 4 M.Phil,

M.Sc students were assisted in writing their dissertation by the scientists of these labs.

PCSIR labs. Quetta has succeeded in attracting clients for quality evaluation of samples

and ascertain the specification of imported consignments. These labs. served 41 clients

and 1370 samples for testing and analysis during the year under report.

SIGNIFICANT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES UNIT/CENTRE:

A. FOOD TECHNOLOGY DIVISION:

i) Osmotic dehydration in fruits and vegetables processing

Osmotic dehydration is a useful technique for the concentration of fruit and vegetables,

by placing the solid food, whole or in pieces, in sugars or salts aqueous solutions of high

osmotic pressure.

The effects of osmotic dehydration as a pre-treatment are mainly related to the

improvement of some nutritional, organoleptic and functional properties of the product.

As osmotic dehydration is effective at ambient temperature, heat damage to color and

flavor is minimized and the high concentration of the sugar surrounding fruit and

vegetable pieces prevents discoloration.

ii) Screening of Natural Flora of Balochistan for Mild Steel Corrosion

Inhibitor Mild steel is a material of choice due to its characteristics of wide application in motor

car bodies, machines, gears. The heavy loss of metal as a result of its contact with acids

can be minimized to a great extent by the use of corrosion inhibitors. There is increasing

concern about the toxicity of most corrosion inhibitors. Due to the toxicity of corrosion

inhibitors, there has been increasing search for green corrosion inhibitors. Inhibitors in

this class are those that are environment friendly and are achieved from natural products.

Plant extracts are environment friendly, bio-degradable, non-toxic, easily available and of

potentially low cost.

The Euclyptus leaves extract was evaluated for inhibitive action towards the corrosion of

mild steel in 0.1 N HCl at ambient temperature by gravimetric and potential monitoring

techniques. There was a drastic reduction in weight loss of test samples. The corrosion

rate was significantly reduced and curtailed to 0.27 mm/year at 100% leaves extract

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concentration. The corrosion inhibition of leaves extract of Euclyptus is due to protective

film formed by the complex organic compounds of the extract.

iii) Microbial production of pectinase by fermentation

Pectinase are enzymes which degrade pectic polysaccharides. Its production occupies

about 10% of the overall manufacturing of enzyme preparations. These enzymes are used

to facilitate extraction, filtration and clarification and to increase yields in the production

of fruit juices and beverages. Pectinase is extensively used in food processing industry,

souring of cotton, degumming of plant fibers, waste water treatment, vegetables oil

extractions, tea and coffee fermentation, bleaching of paper and in alcoholic beverages.

Fungal cultures have been isolated from decaying fruit/vegetable and screened for

Pectinase activity. Solid substrate fermentation have been carried out on Wheat bran,

Apple pomace and Orange peel were evaluated for enzyme production by solid substrate

fermentation. Orange peel was found best among them which produced 15 Units/gram of

substrate. Further work on isolation of strains and screening of strains is in progress

iv) Production of humic acid from coals of Balochistan

Coal is generally known as the source of energy that contains carbon, hydrogen, oxygen,

nitrogen, sulfur and inorganic constituents. Humic acids are used as natural fertilizer and

soil conditioner to remediate soil structure and to improve plant growth. The most

conclusive influence include: i) improved rates of seed germination and seedling

development, ii) enhanced root initiation and growth and iii) stimulated shoot growth.

Owing the effectiveness, manufacturers are promoting the use of humic acid based

products in agriculture. These products are gaining acceptance from the agriculture

community.

The tests carried out showed that the produced humic acid composition is compareable

with the commercially available humic acid. Efforts are underway for up scaling of the

process.

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B. MINERAL TECHNOLOGY CENTRE

i) Beneficiation and Extraction of Lead (Pb) from its ore of Balochistan

Lead (Pb) is a soft, malleable metal also considered to be one of the heavy metals. Lead

is used in lead acid batteries, bullets and shot, part of solder and fusible alloys. Lead is

usually found in ore with Zinc, Silver and Copper and is extracted together with these

metals. The main lead mineral is galena (PbS). Other common varieties are cerussite

(PbCO3) and anglesite (PbSO4).

The ore contain less than 10% lead while the ores containing as little as 3% lead can be

economically exploited. Ores are crushed, grinded and concentrated by Gravity

concentration and Froth Flotation typically to 70% or more. Sulfide ores are roasted,

producing primary lead oxide and a mixture sulfates and silicates of lead and other metals

contained in the ore.

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Studies on removal of silica and other gangue materials of ore is in progress. Later on the

beneficiated ore will be subjected to extraction of metal.

ii) Characterization and washability studies of raw coal of Balochistan.

Coal is composed primarily of carbon along with variable quantities of other elements,

chiefly hydrogen, with smaller quantities of sulfur, oxygen and nitrogen. Different types

of coal are characterized by their unique properties which produce different results when

burned.

Indigenous coal contains high sulfur and high ash contents due to which processing

industry is unwilling to utilize it. To minimize such harmful material in indigenous coal

and to make it acceptable for processing industry, establishment of coal up-

gradation/washing plants is needed.

Coal washing/cleaning is a pre-combustion process in which some of the impurities

contained in coal are removed before the coal burning. Coal washing/cleaning

technologies are based on the principle that the coal is lighter than its associated rocks

and impurities. In coal washing /cleaning plants physical or chemical processes are used

to separate impurities from the coal. By washing process generally 30-50% of pyritic

sulphur and approximately 60% of ash forming minerals can be removed. As the result of

washing, SO2 emission from burnt coal can be reduced by almost 50% under ideal

condition.

Papers published

Papers published in Impact Factor Journals

Effect of Carbon and Nitrogen Sources on Production of Proteases by

Bacillus subtilis IC-5

S. Gul, M. Rahman, M. Ajmal,A.K.K. Achakzai, A. Iqbal, Bangladesh J

Botany,2015, 44(2). 285-292.

Papers accepted

1. Occurrence and health hazard status of aflatoxin in human food and

Animal feed of wheat from Pakistan: A review paper

Abdul Kabir Khan Achakzai , Samiullah, Mujeeb-Ur-Rahman and Zahoor

Ahmed Bazai, Pure & Applied Biology, 2015.

2. Stem and leaf response of sunflower hybrids towards salt stress Abdul

Kabir Khan Achakzai, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Mohammad Yaqoob, Atta

Mohammad Sarangzai, Mohammad Younas Barozai, Pak. J. Botany,

2015.

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Technical Services

Analytical and Testing Services

PCSIR Laboratories, Quetta offers following analytical and testing services to the

clients from public and private sectors.

Microbiological and wide range chemical analytical facilities are available for

Water, Fruits, Fertilizers, Soil, Food Items, Plants, and Chemicals etc

Complete facilities are available for chemical classification and analysis of ores

and minerals of metals: Chromium, Silver, Gold, Copper, Iron, Manganese,

Antimony, Lead etc.

Analytical services of non-metals are also available for non metal ores Magnesite,

Barite, Fluoride, Limestone, Silica, Calcite etc.

During the current year these laboratories served 41 clients of various categories

and 1370 samples were analyzed

Consultancy and Advisory Services

Consultancy and Advisory services are provided to local entrepreneurs and

industries as well for evaluation, Characterization and Processing of the

indigenous resources and troubleshooting.

Training imparted / arranged

Five students of M. Phil were provided Research facilities for completion of their

Research Projects.

Two students of SBK Women University Quetta were assisted in their M. Phil

thesis.

One Ph.D scholar from COMSATS Islamabad was assisted for analyzing the

samples of rice and rice husk.

Visits/Meetings

Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Director Quetta Labs. paid a visit to the BUITMS

university Quetta for collaborative research project on Biotechnology.

The Director Quetta Laboratories paid a visit on invitation of Director

Agriculture for cooperation between both organizations for problems in

cultivation of Mushroom

Mr. Mujeeb Ur Rahman visited Institute of Biochemistry University of

Balochistan for discussion of mutual cooperation and using the existing

facilities at QL for their M.Phil/ PhD scholars.

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Workshop /Seminars attended

Two days Training Workshop was attended by Scientists of Quetta Labs.

on“Tools for Life Sciences Research” on September 23-24, 2014

organized by Institute of Biochemistry University of Balochistan Quetta.

Scientists of Quetta Laboratories participated in Balochistan Science Fair

2014-2015 organized by Intel Pakistan in October, 2014.

Miss Hiba Amant Ali (SO) attended training workshop “understanding

and regulating halal food” held on May 25th

2015. at MoST, Islamabad.

Mrs Huma Ayub (SO) attended a workshop “Policies for creating enabling

environment for encourage problem solving research” on 4th

June, 2015 at

University of Balochistan, Quetta.

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PCSIR LABORATORIES, HYDERABAD

PCSIR Laboratories, Hyderabad

P.O.Box: 356, gulshan-e-Shahbaz, Super Highway, Hyderabad

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Engr. Maqsood Ahmed Shaikh

Principal Engineer/ Officer Incharge

PCSIR Laboratories Hyderabad is a multi disciplinary unit; located in the heart of three

Industrial zones i.e. Nooriabad, Hyderabad and Kotri. It is playing a vital role in sustainable

growth of the region by focusing on various dimensions of rural development technology like

value addition in agro produces, solar oriented techniques for safe drinking water, drying &

cooking of food stuff and technical support of regional cottage industries as well as actively

providing its technical services for quality assurance & control in this region. This unit was

founded as Solar Energy Research Centre in 1985 and in 2003 its scope was broadened from

monodisciplinary to multidisciplinary.

PCSIR Laboratories Hyderabad in addition to R&D Work, completed several adhoc Projects and

provides analytical, consultancy and troubleshooting services to Private and Public Sector

Organizations and Industries. Students of universities complete their Internship Training under

the supervision of engineers and scientists of these laboratories.

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SIGNIFICANT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES

Design and fabrication of special solar dryer for date processing with capacity of 30kg /

day:

Rural Development Research Division.

The main objective of this project is to design and develop a special Solar Dryer for

drying dates to decrease the post harvest losses of date crop and to preserve the characteristics of

date in natural form. In this regard the phase-I, comprised of the designing of appropriate dryer,

has been completed and phase-II comprising of fabrication of said dryer is about to complete.

Simultaneously study to analyze thermal performance and thermal balance of the Solar Dryer is

in progress.

Director

Research & Development

Wing Establishment Wing

General Services

Division

Administration

Accounts

Industrial Liaison

Office

Rural

Development

Research Division

Analytical

Research

Division

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Physio-chemical & microbiological assessments of ground water samples of

Industrial zone (Kotri & Nooriabad), Sindh Pakistan.

The project was undertaken to examine ground (Tube-wells, Dug-wells and Hand Pumps water

of Kotri and Nooriabad Industries Zone in District Jamshoro) for various physico-chemical

parameters such as appearance, color, Odour test, temperature, pH, total dissolved solids,

hardness, electrical conductivity, sulfate and alkalinity.

In this connection sample of ground water from various places of Kotri was studied for Physico-

chemical parameters. It has been observed that ground water of the selected zones is highly

contaminated and do not meet the WHO Standards for drinking purpose.

Study the effect of photo-catalysts on the efficiency of solar water desalination through

double slope single basin type still.

Solar Desalination is a process of separation of pure water from saline / sea water using

solar energy. It is a simple eco-friendly technology which requires least maintenance and no

energy costs are involved. It is very useful in the arid areas.

To enhance the efficiency of solar still, several techniques are employed, one such

technique is use of PC‟s. These are the chemicals which become active in presence of sunlight

producing heat at the base of the solar still. The best thing in using PC‟s is they do not react with

the basin water.

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The performance of solar still is under investigation by using phase change chemical i.e.

lauric acid and it is observed that the out put of still is considerably increased by use of phase

change materials.

PROCESSES DEVELOPED

Dehydration by Solar Dryer for drying Agricultural products.

TECHNICAL SERVICES

i) Analytical and testing services.

As many as 80 samples pertaining to food, water, medicine, poultry feed were analyzed for the

following public and private sector organizations,

M/s Phillip Morris Pakistan Limited, Kotri.

M/s S.S. Autos Industries, Kotri.

M/s Medi Lab., International Hyderabad.

M/s New Farooq Products, SITE Hyderabad.

M/s Fateh Motors, SITE Hyderabad.

M/s Rafhan Maize Products, Kotri.

ii) Consultancy and Advisory Services.

M/s Rural Development Department, Government of Sindh.

M/s DENSO Corporation Hyderabad.

M/s ACF International (NGO), Islamabad.

M/s Research & Development Foundation, Qasimabad

Hyderabad.

M/s B.G. P. International.

M/s Thardeep Rural Development Programme (TRDP),

Dadu.

M/s Sapphire Textile Mills Limited (No.1), Kotri.

M/s Rafhan Maize Products, Kotri.

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TRAINING IMPARTED

VISITS / MEETINGS

Mr. M. Islamuddin Khan, Advisor to President, Hyderabad Chambers of

Commerce & Industry, Hyderabad visited Hyderabad Labs.

Mr. Sufi Taf Muhammad GM, Fateh Textile Mills Limited Hyderabad

held a meeting with Director Hyderabad Labs.

Mr. Muhammad Saeed Faisal, A.S Enterprises Engineers & Contractor,

Karachi paid a visit to Hyderabad Labs.

Mr. Vensi Mal, Manager, Soor Shah Roller Flour Mills, Mirpurkhas visited

these Labs.

Lt. Col. Mir Mohammad Pnhawar, Station Head Quarters, Hyderabad

Cantonment also visited these labs.

Mr. Mohammad Irgan, Assistant Manager, Greaves Pakistan (Pvt) Limited,

Hyderabad paid a visit to Hyderabad Lab.

SR.

NO. TITLE BENEFICIARIES DURATION

NUMBER

OF

TRAINEES

1.

Water Analysis/

Analytical and

Testing Services

University of Sindh, Jamshoro. Two Weeks 02

2.

Environmental

impacts of Industries

in Hyderabad city.

Mehran University of

Engineering & Technology,

Jamshoro.

One Month 02

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WORKSHOPS/ SEMINARS ATTENDED

i) A seminar regarding “Renewable Energy” at Indus Hotel, Hyderabad was attended.

ii) A seminar related to “Environmental Impacts of Human Health” was attended by

scientists of Hyderabad Labs. at University of Sindh, Jamshoro.

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NATIONAL PHYSICAL STANDARD LABORATORY,

ISLAMABAD

National Physical & Standards Laboratory (NPSL)

Plot # 16, Sector H-9, Islamabad

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Director General

Shaheen Raja

National Physical and Standards Laboratory (NPSL) was established in 1974 under a

development project of Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR) and

started functioning practically at its present premises at Islamabad in 1983, as a unit of PCSIR.

Since establishment, NPSL has been operating as the apex body in the field of “Metrology” and

is the sole custodian of National Standards of Measurement in the country. It is the first

accredited laboratory in the country against ISO 17025 International Standard and is equipped

with state-of-the-art equipment for measurement, calibration, testing and analysis. Being the

National Metrology Institute (NMI) of Pakistan, it has been mandated to acquire, realize,

establish, maintain and disseminate coherent national measurement system of base and derived

SI units for physical and chemical metrology.

Besides, providing test and calibration services in different fields of metrology, NPSL maintains

linkages with International Bureau of Weights & Measures (BIPM), Asia Pacific Metrology

Programme (APMP), Regional Metrology Organizations (RMOs) and National Metrology

Institutes (NMIs) of the Asia Pacific region. To maintain International Traceability of its

national measurement standards it regularly participates in inter laboratory comparisons (ILC) /

proficiency testing (PT) programmes and bilateral arrangements with member countries of Asia

Pacific Metrology Programme (APMP).

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PH-MEASUREMENT

LABORATORY

ATOMIC ABSORPTION SPECTROPHOTOMETER

LABORATORY

VISCOSITY MEASUREMENT

LABORATORY

PHYSICO-

CHEMICAL MEASUREMENT

LABORATORY

LABORATORY

ADMINISTRATION

BRANCH

ACCOUNTS

BRANCH

TIME & FREQUENCY METROLOGY DIVISION

(T&FMD)

MASS METROLOGY

DIVISION (MMD)

(VOLUME & DENSITY)

LENGTH AND DIMENSIONAL

METROLOGY

DIVISION (DMD)

THERMAL

METROLOGY

DIVISION (TMD)

PRESSURE METROLOGY

DIVISION (PMD)

ELECTRICAL METROLOGY

DIVISION (EMD)

DIRECTOR GENERAL, NPSL

CHEMICAL METROLOGY

PHYSICAL METROLOGY DIRECTOR

P&D

QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM OFFICE (ISO 17025:2005)

QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM OFFICE (ISO 17043:2010)

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Highlights of the year

Establishment of Proficiency Provider Facility at NPSL, CMD, in collaboration with

UNIDO.

Launching Ceremony of National Proficiency Testing (PT) Scheme at Islamabad Serena

Hotel, Organized by MoST & UNIDO.

SIGNIFICANT RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES:

Trace metal Content of Coal used as a fuel in Industries and its environmental impact

assessment study.

Fabrication of water filters for toxic removal using indigenous raw materials.

Comparative studies on bluing of steel by various chemical methods on the basis of

economical cost and its durability.

Study on expired viscosity standard oils.

Monitoring the efficiency of existing municipal wastewater treatment plant of Islamabad and

proposing solutions for the problems / complications.

Microbial and chemical removal of Sulphur from coal.

Development of Auto stopwatch Calibrator.

Development of microcontroller based Master Clock.

Development of Digital non contact type Tachometer Calibrator.

Publications (National)

Study of Noise pollution in Rawalpindi.

Younas Kalim, Hajra Masood, Tehseen Aslam,

Pakistan Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research. Volume. 57 Ser. A: Physical Sciences,

No.2 (May - June), 2014

Structure modeling of small subunit ribosomal RNA (SSU rRNA) of Copper Resistant

Ciliates. Raheela Ch, Muhammad Tausif Ch, Khalid-Al-Ghanim, Shahid Mehboob and A.R.

Shakoori, Pakistan J.Zool., vol 46(6), pp. 1625-1632, 2014.

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Investigation of soil fertility at remote site in Karachi, Pakistan. K. Shirin, Sheraz Shafiq,

Saima Imad, Sofia Khalique Alvi. Pakistan Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research.

57(1), 53 – 58, 2014.

Technical Services

2070 equipments were calibrated during 2014-15.

Consultancy/ Advisory Services

Mass Metrology Division of NPSL provided consultancy services for the establishment

of one mobile lab, three quality control labs (POL) and three weights and measure labs at

Muzaffarabad, Mirpur & Pounch Districts of AJK, Govt.

Technical Reports Prepared

Two reports of proficiency testing facilities for analytical laboratories were prepared and

sent to various participating labs.

Training Imparted / Arranged:

09 Inspectors of labor department of KPK Peshawar have been trained in the field of

Mass Metrology.

Training was provided to 23 personnel from various Government & Private organizations

on ISO 17025.

Visits/Meetings

Visited Pak Elektron (PEL) Lahore for consultancy and calibration of Impulse Generators

on 16-7-2014 to 17-7-2014.

Two members delegation paid a visit from M/s Kundian Chemical Plant Complex, on 11-

09-2014.

Arranged a visit for two members delegation from M/s Heavy Electrical Complex Hattar,

Haripur, KPK.

Visit of three member delegation from M/s Maritime Technologies Complex was

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organized at NPSL.

Visited Hi-Voltage & Short Circuit Testing Lab Nishatabad Faisalabad for locating

calibration of their equipment related to Electrical parameters.

Visited National Electronic Complex, (NIE) for viewing their facilities for Energy Meter

manufacturing & testing units.

Visited Hi-Voltage & Short Circuit Testing Lab Rawat Islamabad for viewing their

facilities for Energy Meter Testing / Calibration units.

Visited PCSIR laboratories Complex Peshawar to locate facilities for energy meter

calibration.

Workshops/ Seminars attended

Launching ceremony of Proficiency Testing (PT) scheme was attended at Serena Hotel,

Islamabad.

World Accreditation Day organized by Pakistan National Accreditation Council (PNAC),

Islamabad was attended.

Participated in the NMIJ - NIMT Seminar on Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) in

Thailand.

Training Received ( Local/ Foreign) :

04 days Part time Training Course “Improving Personal Effectiveness” organized by

Secretariat Training Institute, (STI), Islamabad.

02 days Training Course “Marketing Strategies and Customer Orientation for Laboratory

Services” organized by UNIDO in collaboration with EU under TRTA II Programme.

04 days Part time Training Course “Stress Management” organized by Secretariat

Training Institute, (STI), Islamabad.

Training was received on “Implementation of ISO/IEC17043:2010 Quality Management

System for Proficiency Testing” conducted by Ms. Subadra Jayasinghe, organized by

Trade Related Technical Assistance (TRTA II) Programme funded by European Union

with collaboration of Pakistan National Accreditation Council (PNAC),

Training was received on “Implementation and Assessment of ISO/IEC17043:2010”

conducted by Mr Richard Collyer, organized by Trade Related Technical Assistance

(TRTA II) Programme funded by European Union at Best Western Hotel, Islamabad.

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Foreign Training:

Four scientists of NPSL received training Course on “PT sample preparation for

Chemical & Microbiological schemes, both Theoretical and Practical, Statistics for

proficiency testing according to ISO/IEC17043:2010” organized and funded by

UNIDO/TRTA- II Programme, approved by, Ministry of Science & Technology Pakistan

conducted at National Food Institute (NFI), Bangkok, Thailand.

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FUEL RESEARCH CENTRE, KARACHI

Fuel Research Centre, Karachi

Off University Road, Karachi-75280

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Director

Common Services Div.

Analytical/Environmental Div.

Coal Combustion &Conversion Div.

Administration

DIRECTOR:

Gulzar Hussain Jhatial

Fuel Research Centre (FRC) of the Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research

(PCSIR) is the foremost research and development (R&D) centre having the capability to

undertake comprehensive R&D, analyses and testing of not only solid fuels like coal and coke

but also liquids like gasoline, diesel and petroleum products obtained from coal and petroleum

refineries. Thus FRC has served a number of industries and stakeholders of Thar Coal and other

coal exploring / mining agencies in evaluation of their coal and fossil fuels. FRC is also engaged

to address the issues regarding coal characterization, combustion and utilization. FRC has

recently become focal point for cement industries, coal miners and suppliers to assess the quality

of coal for their utilization in industries. The centre also carry out research in beneficiation,

desulphurization and upgradation of indigenous coals.

Besides R&D and sponsored / analytical work, the scientists and technologists of FRC have

published 10 research papers in national and international journals, submitted 04 research

articles, presented 04 research papers in conferences and developed 04 processes.

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Highlights of the year 2014-15

i. Research Proposals submitted for International Collaboration

Two research proposals have been submitted in connection with Pakistan – Belarus

S&T Cooperation. The titles of the proposals are as under:-

i. Determination of wear metals in Lubricating oil by atomic absorption

Spectroscopy

PROPOSED COST: Rs. 30 million

ii. Improvement in combustion characteristics of low rank coal briquettes of

indigenous reserves

PROPOSED COST: Rs. 45 million

SIGNIFICANT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES

Access to affordable, abundant energy – chiefly from fossil fuel source has been key enabler

of economic growth. Coal power is the cheapest source of energy for domestic and industrial

uses. Fuel Research Centre is trying to achieve its objectives through R& D program.

In-House R&D projects

FRC is working on the following R&D Projects:

Project Code: FRC-1

Underground coal gasification of Pakistani lignite

Project Code: FRC-2

Preparation & Characterization of Liquid Fuels from Renewable Resources

Project Code: FRC-3

Production of Granulated Humic Acid and its allied fertilizers from Coal on the lab scale

and semi- pilot scale study.

Project Code: FRC-4

Preparation of Biodiesel from indigenous Resources

Project code: FRC-5

Ignition and Emission characteristics of Bio-coal briquettes

Project code: FRC-6

Design and Manufacturing of Gasifier Unit for producing coal gas as an alternate for

domestic & industrial application.

Project Code: FRC-N-1

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Combustion and Pyrolysis Characteristics of Low-Rank Indigenous Coals

Project Code: FRC-N-2

The control of sulphur, a major pollutant and problem in the coal dynamics, for the better

utilization of Lakhra Coal reserves present in Pakistan.

Project Code: FRC-N-3

Environmental pollution monitoring of stationary (industrial) and mobile combustion

source and their control and investigation of underground water for hazardous metals.

Project Code: FRC-N-4

Investigation of different techniques for production of bio-oil derived from biomass

Project Code: FRC-N-5

Thermodynamic analysis of release alkali species under pressurized gasification and

combustion of coal and biomass.

Project code: FRC-N-6

Production of Diesel oil and other valuable by products from Pakistani Coal.

Project Code: FRC-N-7

Impact of generator noise pollution and its adverse effects covering some selected

residential and commercial areas of the city of Karachi.

Project Code: FRC-N-8

A Research study on a potent feed additive extracted from coal and its application on live

stock and veterinary in Pakistan

Process Developed:

Production of Bio-Coal Briquettes

Research Publications:

i. Papers published in Impact Factor Journals

Physicochemical characterization of newly explored Thar Coal resource, Anila

Sarwar, M. Nasiruddin Khan. Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization and

Environmental Effects. 36:525-536, (2014).

Activation energy distribution in pyrolysis of Thar coal, Pakistan

Anila Sarwar, M. Nasiruddin Khan, Syed Kabir Shah, Asia Pacific Journal of

Chemical Engineering, 10(2), 297-306, (2015).

Fluoride estimation and its correlation with other physicochemical parameters

in drinking water of some areas of Baluchistan, Pakistan,

Tasawar Ali Chandio, M. Nasiruddin Khan, Anila Sarwar, Environmental Monitoring

and Assessment, 187(8), 4753-6, (2015).

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ii. Papers published in other Journals

Production of Biodiesel from Seeds of Moringa oleifera (Drumsticks Plant)and

determination its quality parameters, Mehboob Ali Kalhoro, Gulzar Hussain

Jhatial, Santosh Kumar Sadia Farheen, Noor-ul-Aqsa, Amanat Ali, and Syed Najam-

ul-Islam, Journal of Biological and Chemical Research, 31(1),520-525, (2014).

Simulation for influence of pressure on release of inorganic species during

combustion of Pakistani coal, Gul-e-Rana Jafri, Journal of Advance Material

Research, 1008-1009, 328-331 (2014).

Alterations in Antioxidant Profiles in Spirometer Proven Bronchial Asthma,

Syed Hafeezul Hassan, Muhammad Sarwar, Muhammad Nasiruddin Khan, Anila

Sarwar, Iftikhar Ahmed, Sch. J. App. Med. Sci., (2D):853-858, (2014).

Physicochemical analysis of different cigarettes brands available in Pakistan,

Atiq Ur Rehman, M. Nasiruddin Khan, Anila Sarwar, Sadaf Bhutto, Pakistan Journal

of Analytical & Environmental Chemistry, 15(2), 26-38, (2015).

Nutritional assessment of olive fruit (Oleaeuropaea) available at local market,

M. Nasiruddin Khan, Reda Soherwardy, Anila Sarwar, International Food Research

Journal 22(2), 526-531 (2015).

iii. Papers presented in national Conference / Workshops / Symposia

Renewable Energy Technologies (Topic field) Behavior of Alkali Species released

under high pressure gasification of Pakistan Coal, Gul-e-Rana Jafri, 3rd International

Coal Conference, on Energy, Environment, & sustainable development (EESD 2014),

held in Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro on October

22-24, 2014.

Technical Services:

i. Analytical and Testing Services

The samples of Coal, Coke, Water and Pharmaceutical products were analyzed using

standard methods.

ii. Consultancy and Advisory Services:

Consultancy services were provided to M/s. Mazyood Giga International Construction

Company, Karachi regarding:

To improve the quality of well water by decreasing total dissolved solids (TDS) and

total suspended particles (TSP)

Heating efficiency of coal briquettes in boilers

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Feasibility Reports Prepared:

03 Feasibility Reports have been prepared for Prime Minister Youth Business Loan Scheme

for Entrepreneurship Development on the following topics:

i. Smokeless Coal Briquettes

ii. Humic Acid Liquid

iii. Humic Acid Granulated

Technical Reports Prepared:

Bio-coal briquettes an economical and environment friendly fuel

Training Imparted / Arranged:

A total of 380 students from University of Karachi, University of Sindh Jamshoro,

Quaid-e-Awam University, Nawabshah, Mehran University of Engineering & Technology

and Dawood Engineering College, Karachi have availed the training on different aspects of

Coal and Fuel Technologies during 2014 – 2015.

Visits / Meeting:

1. Fazal Abbas Maken, Secretary MoST alongwith Mr. Khalid Siddique, Joint

Technological Advisor visited FRC on 20th

August, 2015 in connection with the projects

being carried out by FRC on indigenous coal of Pakistan.

2. Director FRC participated in Panel discussion on “US-Pakistan Centres for Advanced

Research” at HEC Auditorium, Islamabad.

3. The Chairman PSF, Prof Dr. Muhammad Ashraf alongwith DG, PASTC and PSO NSLP

visited FRC to monitor the PSF funded project entitled “To speed up the pilot plant

production of Humic acid”.

4. Mr. Tahir Maqsood Khan, Additional Secretary and Mr. Muhammad Khalid Siddique

JTA, MoST visited FRC in connection with R&D activities being carried out at FRC in

the field of Energy, agriculture and testing / analysis.

5. Korean experts visited to observe briquetting techniques at FRC and guided scientists of

FRC to uplift the formation technique of coal briquettes.

6. Mr. Gulzar Hussain Jhatial, Director FRC, with Chinese Delegation(Mr.Tan Wanqing

and Ms.XIE/XIAOQING,Beijing Sangliang Technology Development Centre, China)

alongwith Prof. Dr. Mahram Ali, Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, Sindh

Agriculture University, Tandojam visited fields of Cholistan, Bahawalpur.

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7. Mr. Gulzar Hussain Jhatial alongwith GIGA Group and Mr. Lu Wei, Board Chairman,

Beijing Sang-liang Technology Development Centre, China visited Sindh Agriculture

University Tandojam on August 11, 2014.

Workshops / seminars / symposia organized

Two in-House Seminars were organized at FRC. One was related to standard methods of coal

preparation and second was about Gasification of indigenous coal using fixed bed

combustion and modern techniques of coal gasification.

Awards / Honours

Dr. Anila Sarwar, Senior Scientific Officer received a certificate of Research Productivity

Award 2013, Category “G” from Pakistan Council for Science and Technology, Ministry of

Science and Technology on September 22, 2014.

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LEATHER RESEARCH CENTRE, KARACHI

Leather Research Centre, Karachi

D-102, S.I.T.E. South Avenue, Karachi

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Director:

Dr. Hafiz Rub Nawaz

In 1959 Leather Section was established in PCSIR Labs Complex, Karachi to serve the

tanning industry, under the purview of the Ministry of Science and Technology. In 1981, this

Leather Section was upgraded into Research Division. Later on, in 1984 Leather Research

Division was upgraded into Leather Research Centre at SITE, Karachi. Presently, total

manpower of Leather Research Centre is 113 including Eleven Scientists, Two Engineers and

Four Leather Technologists. Leather Research Centre has established the basic facilities to

strengthen the local tanneries and assist the exporters.

DIRECTOR, LRC

OIC CHEMICAL RESEARCH

DIVISION

OIC Leather Technology Division

OIC Research Utilization &

Extension Division

OIC Engineering

Division

Administration

Library

Accounts

ILO

Stores

Quality Manager

DQMR

PCSIR, HEAD OFFICE

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HIGHLIGHT OF THE YEAR:

i. Development of Import Substitute and demand based technology Leather Seals of

High Pressure Jacks for Air Craft:

Pakistan Air Force(PAF) requested for Leather Gasket for High

Pressure Hydraulic Jack. In this connection, first production batch of

50Nos. Gasket have been provided to PAF.

SIGNIFICANT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES:

Development of Zero Formaldehyde Syntan for Leather Industry.

A process for the environment Friendly Resin for tannery has been

developed. It is a good substitute of chroming and dyeing during

leather processing in various brown shades.

Synthesis of Vegetable Oil Based Fat liquor & Water Repellents:

To prepare Fat Liquor for all types of leather and Vegetable oil-based fluorocarbon water

repellent agents,vegetable oil based fat liquors has been synthesized. Process has been developed

for sulphated fat-liquor of reduced active matter below 75 %.

Investigation of enzyme technology for indigenous resources and its application in Leather

processing to minimize the pollution load and to improve the

quality of Leather:

Microorganisms have been considered to be the most suitable, freely

available and cheap sources of enzyme. A process has been developed

for the “Alkaline protease enzyme regarding dehairing and bating of

hide and skins.

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Development of techniques to reduce/ remove the Ante-mortem & Post mortem defects in

Leather processing.

More than 25% of raw materials (Skin/Hide) cannot convert into suitable Leather due to many

defects caused at different steps, including Ante and Post-Mortem defects. Eight pieces of goat

and sheep skins in four lots having the various type of damages such as scratches caused by

thorn, wire & horn etc were taken and processed from wet blue leather to finished leather.

Maximum surface defects were removed in finishing stage through chemicals and lastly by using

mechanical operations under specific parameters to minimize the financial loss faced by the

Leather industry.

Development in dyeing & finishing techniques to introduce the textile designs on Leather

surface

Chemical processes like dyeing and finishing, to produce the end product of Leather, play a key

role in Leather Technology. To attract the customers various textile designs on the surface of

Leather have been introduced at the experimental level. The investigated techniques have also

been applied on fourteen pieces of crust leather approx. area of 7 sq.ft each in seven lots and

polka dots have been developed in various colors.

Processes Developed:

A process for the Alkaline protease enzyme for dehairing and bating of hide and

skins.

A process for Preparation of zero formaldehyde Syntan.

A process for Sulphated fat-liquor of reduced active matter below 75%.

A process for Synthesis of dyes and pigments and their metal complexes.

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PATENT FILED:

A process for the Preparation of Special Kind of Leather to be used as a Seal for automotive

Purpose and as a Gasket for Piston of High Pressure Hydraulic Jacks.

INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATION:

i. Papers published in Impact Factor Journals.

“Synthesis of Biological Based Anionic Fat Liquor and its application on Leather” in

JALCA,Oct.,2015

Papers Accepted:

M. K. Pervez, M. Szymczyk, H. Freeman (2014), Synthesis and Characterization of new

Arylazonaphthol-based Iron-Complexed Dyes, Coloration Technology.

Non – Destrutive FT-IR analysis of Mono Azo Dyes,. Farman Ahmed, Mr. Rajkumar

Dewani, ,. M. K. Pervez, Sarwat J. Mahboob, and S.A. Soomro, in Bulgarian Chemical

Communication.

ii. Papers published in other Journals.

“The formation, prevention and determination of fatty spew on leather surface via

application of its most recent investigation” in Leather International, England, Vol. 216, p.

46-48, 2014 by Farrukh Nazir, Mrs. Sarwat, M. Noushad & Farrukh Hassan.

NATIONAL PUBLICATIONS:

“Preparation of Double Action Surfactant using Protein Hydrolyzate from Fleshing Waste and its

Utilization as a Lubricant with Re-tanning Property in Leather Making” B. Zehra, B. A. Solangi,

U. Nadeem & M. Zeeshan Proceeding of The Pakistan Academy of Sciences 2014.

TECHNICAL SERVICES:

I. Analytical & Testing Services:

II. Consultancy / Advisory Services:

S. No. Title Party/ Industry

1. VF compliance for industrial wastes. M/s. Artistic Denim

2. Confirmation of declared leather chemical &

goods.

M/s. Collectorate of Custom

House Government of Pakistan

3. Verification of product for fire fighter, Welding

gloves etc.

M/s. Cleaner Production Centre

Sialkot

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6. Verification of Product for Welding, mechanical,

motorcycle gloves etc. M/s. CNC Services

7. Identification of Fur Leather M/s. Collectorate of Custom

House Government of Pakistan

8. Removal of fatty spew formation on Leather

Jackets. M/s. Y & Sons

9. Internal audit ISO-17025 System

Industrial Analytical Centre –

ICCBS, HEJ Research Institute of

Chemistry, University of Karachi

TECHNICAL REPORTS PREPARED:

Fifteen Technical Reports of Water for Microbial Test were prepared after evaluation of Water.

Twenty Technical Reports on Working Gloves, Welding, Motorbike Gloves, Fire Fighter

Gloves, Leather Jacket, Argon Glove/Driver Gloves were prepared after complete testing for

physical characterization.

Four Technical reports of Crown Caps for identification of microorganism were prepared after

complete testing.

A technical report was prepared on fatty spew of leather jacket.

TRAINING IMPARTED/ ARRANGED:

On the request of the Inspectorate of Army Stores, LRC arranged training course on “Shoe

Upper Leather Processing” for duration of one month from 16th

March to 14th

April, 2015.

VISITS /MEETINGS:

Dr. Farman, SSO and Mr. Zeeshan, PT visited PSQCA and participated in meeting to review

the national standard on book binding leather.

Mrs. Sarwat J. Mahboob SO participated as a member in the 130th

& 131st

meetings on DPSS

of H2 O2 standard at PSQCA on 28th

August, & 28th

October, 2014.

Dr. Farman Ahmed, SSO, and Muhammad Zeeshan Principal Technician participated in 96th

Meeting of National Standards Committee at PSQCA on 26th

November, 2014. Mr. Shakeel Ahmed, Sr. Technician and Mr. Farrukh Hassan, Leather Technologist

representatives of LRC deputed at PTA Office, Korangi Industrial Area Karachi (twice a

week). They visited the following industries and collect samples and distrubuted the

literature regarding the testing and other technical services of LRC.

1. M/s. Dawood Manufacture

2. M/s. Chem Centre

3. M/s. Chamois Leather

4. M/s. G.M Leather

5. M/s. Jeaman Leather

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6. M/s. Hairman Leather

7. M/s. VIP Wear

8. M/s. PTA Office, Southern Zone

9. M/s. Omer Leather

10. M/s. Irfan Associate

11. M/s. Jafri Enterprises

12. M/s. Gulf Chemicals

13. M/s. Y & Sons International

14. M/s. Mian International

15. M/s Al- Jawwad Traders

16. M/s Noor Leather

17. M/s. Ideal (Pvt.) Ltd.

18. M/s. Khalid Enterprises

19. M/s. Shafi Reso Chem

20. M/s. Shafiq Leather

21. M/s. Muneer Tannery

22. M/s. International Textile

23. M/s. Al Feroz Tannery

24. M/s. Aqsa Leather

25. M/s. Elegant Leather

Dr. Kashif, Dr. Farman Ahmed, Mrs. Sarwat J. Mahboob and Mr. Zeeshan visited M/s. Y

and Sons in connection with industrial linkage program to provide advisory consultancy

services, on fatty spew on leather jackets.

TRAINING RECEIVED:

Under Component 1 of the EU funded TRTA II programme, the International Trade Centre

(ITC) and Pakistan Institute of Trade and Development, Ministry of Commerce organized a

training seminar on “Trade Facilitation: Opportunities and way forward for Pakistan Private

Sector” in association with the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry at Avari Tower

Hotel, Karachi. Scientists of LRC attended the Training Seminar on 24th

November, 2014.

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DEMONSTRATION-CUM-TRAINIG CENTRE, SKARDU

Demonstration cum Training Centre, Skardu

Sadpara Road, Skardu

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Director:

Mr. Tariq Umer Khan

PCSIR Laboratories Skardu “Demonstration cum Training Centre” was established to

impart training to the local people in the field of processing and preservation of fruits and

vegetables.

Since its inception in 1997, the centre has undertaken valuable activities related to

training, R&D work, product formation and participation in events for dissemination of

information to the local people and contributing in socio- economic development of Gilgit-

Baltistan.

PCSIR Skardu is working under the supervision of Director General, PCSIR Labs.

Complex Peshawar. The organizational Chart of PCSIR Skardu is as under:

Director General

PCSIR Lab. Complex

(PLC) Peshawar

Medicinal &

Botanic Centre

(MBC)

Materials

Science

Centre

(MSC)

Food

Technology

Centre

(FTC)

Dimension

Stone Centre

(DSC)

Engineering

Services

Centre

(ESC)

Demonstration-

cum-Training.

Centre, Skardu

(DCTC)

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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR 2014-15:

I. Products Development:

The following products were prepared in this unit and supplied to various

stakeholders,

1. Jam:

Apricot, apple, seabuckthorn, cherry, mulberry & quince.

2. Pulp:

Seabuckthorn, apricot, cherry & mulberry.

3. Oil:

Seabuckthorn refined seed and seabuckthorn dried berry.

4. Squash/syrup:

Apple, apricot, mulberry, seabuckthorn, cherry &plum.

5. Candy/leather:

Apple, seabuckthorn, mulberry, quince, plum and apricot.

6. Dried Fruits:

Apricot, mulberry and cherry.

7. Ready to serve foods/Noodles/cookies:

Buckwheat.

8. Herbal Tea:

Seabuckthorn, Thyme and Buckwheat,

9. Drink powder:

Seabuckthorn, apricot, cherry & Strawberry.

10. Tonic/Syrup:

Seabuckthorn and mulberry.

II. Production Of Various Products:

Prepared 1000 kg of dried apricot for TJs Foods Skardu.

15 liter of Sea buckthorn Oil extracted for marketing.

Drink powder of different fruits were prepared for marketing.

Prepared 4500 bottles of jam from different fruits for local market.

Prepared 100 kgs of leather / slabs of different fruits for local market.

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500 kgs of Seabuckthorn pulp was prepared for PSI Skardu.

SIGNIFICANT RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES:

Preparation of Aromatic herbal tea.

The aromatic herbal tea (Seabuckthorn leaves and thymus) has been prepared and

supplied to local market.

Preparation and process development of Seabuckthorn based product.

Seabuckthorn has been reported to contain more than 190 compounds in seed, pulp

and juice. Many of substance found in seabuckthorn have beneficial effect on health

and are expected to reduce the risk of heart diseases and also have a role in cancer

prevention. Different value added products of Seabuckthorn like oil, jam,

candy/leather, pulp, drink powder, herbal tea, seabuckthorn tonic have been developed

and supplied to local market.

Preparation and process development of Black Mulberry Product.

Different value added products of black mulberry like jam, dried mulberry,

squash, slab/leather and locally famous product (Khanda) have been developed and

supplied to local as well as country market.

Development of Gluten Free Buckwheat Flour.

Different products of gluten free buckwheat flour e.g biscuits, cookies and buckwheat tea

have been prepared which have immense therapeutic value.

MoUs Signed:

A MoU was signed between PCSIR Skardu and World Wide Fund (WWF) Gilgit

Region for provision of Technical services.

Supervision of Research Students:

One student of M.Sc. (Hons) of Food Science & Technology from University of

Agriculture NWFP Peshawar was supervised and facilitated for completion of thesis

on Black Cherry Juice for its physicochemical and Microbiological analysis through

HEC.

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On Going Projects:

A project funded by Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF) “Processing of Fruits and

Vegetables and its utilization in the development of value added food products” was

executed.

PROCESSES DEVELOPED:

Process for Black Currant Leather/Slab.

Process for Black Currant Squash.

Process for Black Currant Jam.

Process for Quince blended Jam.

Process for Quince fruit Leather/slab.

PUBLICATIONS:

I. Papers Published in Impact Factor Journals:

Vegetative growth of cabbage in relation to sowing time, plant spacing and NPK

grown under different location of Azad Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan (ARPN

Journal of Agricultural and Biological Science vol. 10: No 1, January 2015).

TECHNICAL SERVICES:

I. Analytical and Testing Services:

A number of samples of foods and water from different Government

Organizations (Muncipal Committee) and Non-government organization

(AKRSP) of Skardu have been analyzed for physicochemical, microbial and

chemical analysis.

II. Consultancy and Advisory Services:

The following NGOs, line departments, entrepreneurs and community based

organizations were extended consultancies and technical services frequently.

1. World Wide Fund (WWF) Gilgit Region.

2. Baltistan Cultural Foundation (BCDF)

3. Agriculture Department Skardu Baltistan.

4. AKRSP (Aga Khan Rural Support Programme) Baltistan.

5. Mountain Area Farmer Support Organization (MAFSO)

6. LSO‟s of district Skardu.

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7. TJS Foods Pvt. (Ltd.) Skardu.

8. Various CBOs and progressive Farmers of Baltistan.

TRAINING IMPARTED / ARRANGED:

PCSIR Demonstration cum Training Centre, Skardu provided following trainings in

collaboration with different organizations during the Year 2014-15:

S.

No

Date No. Of

Groups

Venue Partner

Organization

No of

Participants

Training Title

1. 2-4 September, 2014 01 Hussainabad

Skardu

AKRSP

Skardu

20 Processing &

Preservation of

Fruits /

vegetables.

2. 28 –29 October, 2014 02 Shigarikhurd

LSO Shigari

Khurd

40 Processing &

Preservation of

Fruits /

Vegetables.

3. 22-23 December, 2014 02 BCDF

Processing

Centre

Skardu

BCDF

Baltistan

60 Preservation /

dehydration of

Apricot.

4 25-28 February,2015 04 Gulabpur

Shigar

MAFSO

Baltistan

140 Processing &

Preservation of

Fruits (apricot)

5. 19-22 May, 2015 04 Gulabpur

Shigar

MAFSO

Baltistan

140 Processing &

Preservation of

Fruits

(Mulberry)

6. 15-17 June, 2015 01 Agriculture

Dept. Chilas

Agriculture

Dept. Chilas

18 Processing &

Preservation of

apricot.

7. 18-20 June, 2015 01 Agriculture

Fruit Nursery

Tangier

Agriculture

Dept. Chilas

27

-Do-

22-24 June, 2015 01

Agriculture

Fruit Nursery

Darel

Agriculture

Dept. Chilas

15

-Do-

Total: 460

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VISITS / MEETINGS:

The following visitors/students visited PCSIR Lab. Skardu from time to time.

a) Chairman Department of Food and Nutrition Karakarum International University

(KIU) Gilgit alongwith students visited PCSIR Lab. Skardu and they were briefed

about R&D activities, services rendered by the unit and imparted training on fruit

processing and prservation.

b) A Coordinator of JICA with Director of Agriculture Skardu visited PCSIR Lab.

Skardu.They were briefed about R&D / training activities, facilities, services rendered

and discussed future scope through collaboration with JICA.

c) Many groups of students from different colleges / Schools (Women Degree College

Skardu , Public School and College, Girls & Boys High School Shigar, Boys Degree

College Ghanche etc visited PCSIR DCTC Skardu.They were briefed about R&D

activities, facilities provided for students regarding training activities and other

services rendered by the unit.

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SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION CENTRE, KARACHI

Scientific Information Centre, Karachi

Shahrah-e-Dr. Salimuzzaman Siddiqui, Off University Road, Karachi-75280

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A critical aspect of the Scientific Process is the reporting of new results to disseminate

information to the large community of scientist and provide information that helps others to

interpret their own experimental results. Globally, a Scientific Information Centre is an

information and analytical body, which develops method and approaches of perspective

development for the improvement of a scientific organization. The Centre collaborates with

network of scientific and R & D organizations, for information exchange at

National/International level.

In 1956, a publication branch was setup for sharing knowledge and transfer of technology of

PCSIR scientists. It started functioning as „Scientific Information Division (SID) in 1984. In

1989, SID was re-organized and upgraded with augmented activities at par with other

independent Centres of the Council and was named “Scientific Information Center (SIC)”.

SIC is actively engaged in the dissemination of scientific and technical information, research

results of other indigenous local & foreign organizations and institutions through regular and

occasional publications for the scientific community. One of the major activities of SIC is the Bi-

monthly research journal, Pakistan Journal of Scientific & Industrial Research (PJSIR). Other

publications of SIC are: PCSIR Bulletin, Annual Report, R&D Programme, Monographs and

PCSIR Telephone Directory.

Director Dr. Muhammad Yaqub

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SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES

Pakistan Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research (PJSIR) The „Pakistan Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research‟ has completed 58 years of regular publication in December 2015. From 2007-08, online submission of papers by the authors has been started. In the year 2014-2015, the journal received 220 manuscripts for publication through e-mail and website [14 manuscripts from PCSIR researchers, 124 from other national organizations and 82 from abroad]. The journal is being included in different abstracting and indexing agencies that include Zoological Record and Current Contents as well as in the master list of Journals of Thomson Reuters. The journal has also been sent in exchange to 25 local journals of national and international repute. Six (06) issues of the journal containing 54 papers were published in 1 year (2014-15) including 25 papers in Physical Sciences, 27 in Biological Sciences and 2 as Review papers. During this tenure, total 76 papers were accepted; 83 returned; 28 rejected; 25 file closed due to non response of the authors while 14 papers were withdrawn by the authors.

PCSIR Bulletin PCSIR Bulletin acts as a tool for disseminating information regarding research and development activities of the Council and maintains liaison with the media and other stakeholders. It creates awareness among the industrialists as well as individuals about the ongoing work in PCSIR. The Bulletin is circulated among the members of various regional and national chambers of commerce and industries besides federal and provincial establishments, S & T organizations and academia. PCSIR Annual Report 2013-14 The material of PCSIR Annual Report 2013-14 was procured from various units through Member Science Office, PCSIR Head Office, Islamabad. It was then examined, scrutinized corrected and edited by Member Science and his Staff and sent to SIC for formatting. This task was completed through continuous efforts and concentrated liaison with the office of Member Science. The reports of all units were finalized by the Member Science and after formatting the report was printed as dummy to ensure its availability for the PCSIR Council Meeting scheduled on November 19, 2015. After approval by Council Members, final report was printed. PCSIR Research & Development Programme 2014-15 This is one of the important activities of SIC to procure material for the publication of PCSIR‟s annual R&D Programme; a document depicting research and development plan of the Council. SIC notifies all the units to initiate the preparation of their respective R&D programme for next financial year. All PCSIR units prepare the outlines of their assignments to be undertaken along with the ongoing projects. SIC prepares the final draft which is published after the endorsement of Member Science.

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The material of the R&D programme for the year 2014-15 was procured from all units and after compilation, editing and formatting; the document was published in December 2014.

IN-HOUSE ACTIVITIES

Designing, Composing and Formatting of Publications During the year 2014-15 the Computer Division undertook a number of designing and composing jobs as and when required by various units of PCSIR as well as from other organizations. The list of publications designed, composed and formatted during the year 2014-15 for different clients are given below. Pakistan Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research (PJSIR) i. PJSIR Vol. 57, No. 2 (B) (July-August) 2014 (Formatting and Final Mirror print out on Tracing Paper) 10 articles ii. PJSIR Vol. 57, No. 3(A) (Sept-Oct) 2014 (Formatting and Final Mirror print out on Tracing Paper) 9 articles iii. PJSIR Vol. 57, No. 3(B) (Nov-Dec.) 2014 (Formatting and Final Mirror print out on Tracing Paper) 10 articles iv. PJSIR Vol. 58, No. 1(A) (January-Feb) 2015 (Formatting and Final Mirror print out on Tracing Paper) 8 articles v. PJSIR Vol. 58, No. 2(B) (March-April) 2015 (Formatting and Final Mirror print out on Tracing Paper) 9 articles vi. PJSIR Vol. 5, No. 3(A) (May-June) 2015 (Formatting and Final Mirror print out on Tracing Paper) 8 articles vii. Designing of PJSIR Titles of each issue

PCSIR R & D Programme 2014-15 Designing of the Title Page Formatting and Final Mirror print out on Tracing Paper 76 pages PCSIR Annual Report 2013-14 Designing of Front title and inner pages (Composing, Formatting) 4 Colour job 156 pages PCSIR Bulletin Designing of New Format No. 359-364 Jan.-June 2014 (Composing, Formatting) 4 colour job 8 pages PCSIR Telephone Directory 2015 (Formatting/Corrections – under printing stage) 68 pages PSTC Books i. WorkshopTechnology Vol. I (Final Mirror print on Tracing) 98 pages ii. Technical Drawing (Final Mirror print on Tracing) 117 pages iii. Deep Drawing Tool (Final for printing) 80 pages iv. Jigs and Fixtures (Final print out) 63 pages v. WT-III: Cemented Carbide (Feeding, Scanning, Formatting) 25 pages

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vi. Instrument Science (Feeding, Scanning & Formatting) 133 pages vii. Workshop Technology-III (Feeding, Scanning & Formatting) 22 pages Miscellaneous Work i. Letterhead & Envelope Diagnostic Lab., KLC – Finalized ii. LRC Stock Register (Composing, Formatting and Final Mirror print) iii. LRC Dead Stock Register (Composing, Formatting and Final Mirror print) iv. LRC Receipt Voucher (Composing, Formatting and Final Mirror print) v. LRC Stores Indent & Issue Voucher (Composing, Formatting and Final Mirror print) vi Designing of Exhibition Material for two exhibition vii. Designing of Prospectus of PSTC, Karachi viii. Designing of Prospectus of IIEE Work Done for Outside Clients Journal of Chemical Society of Pakistan (HEJ) Feeding Formatting and Final Mirror print of April 2014 issue 171 pages Magazine Communicat (NED University) Feeding, Formatting and Designing of 7th edition in 4 colour 76 pages

Printing and Publication During the year 2014-15 the Production Division undertook a number of printing and publication jobs as and when required by various units of PCSIR as well as from other organizations. The list of jobs and printing quantity completed during the year 2014-15 is given below separately for different clients. Unit Name & Jobs Qty PCSIR Head Office, Islamabad Visiting card of PCSIR Secretary, Islamabad --------------------------------------------- 1000 copies ACR Islamabad Head Office ---------------------------------------------------------------- 2000 copies R&D Programme 2014-2015 ---------------------------------------------------------------- 100 copies Visiting Card of Member Science, Islamabad -------------------------------------------- 1000 copies Visiting Card of Member Finance, Islamabad -------------------------------------------- 400 copies PCSIR Laboratories Complex Karachi Indent Book (A-19) Book No. (51 to 100) ------------------------------------------------ 50 Books Indent Book (E/07) Book No. (51 to 100) ------------------------------------------------- 50 Books Receipt Book ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30 Books Letter Head Diagnostic Laboratories and envelopes ------------------------------------- 1000 copies Receipt Book S.No.30 to 100 ---------------------------------------------------------------- 70 copies Rebinding the 200 pages register into 2 registers of 100 pages each ------------------ 2 Register Visiting Card of KLC Director General --------------------------------------------------- 500 copies KLC Pension form ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10000 copies KLC Calibration Letter Head --------------------------------------------------------------- 5000 copies Visiting Card of Dr. Khalid Jamil, Director (Plaining and Development), KLC ---- 400 copies Visiting Card of M. Munir Shaik, Research Officer KLC ------------------------------ 200 copies

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PCSIR National Physical Standard Laboratory Islamabad NPSL File Cover ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1300 copies NPSL Letter Head 4 colours ----------------------------------------------------------------- 2000 copies NPSL Islamabad Sticker ------------------------------------------------------------------- 2000 Stiker Scientific Information Centre, Karachi PJSIR Series A: Physical Science, Vol. 57, No. 2, May-June, 2014 ------------------- 250 Copies PJSIR Series B: Biological Science, Vol. 57, No.2, July-August, 2014 -------------- 150 copies PJSIR Series B: Biological Science, Vol. 57, No.2, July-August, 2014 -------------- 50 copies PJSIR Series A: Physical Science, Vol. 57, No.3, Sept-Oct, 2014 --------------------- 50 copies PJSIR Series A: Physical Science, Vol. 57, No.3, Sept-Oct, 2014 --------------------- 100 copies PJSIR Series B: Biological Science, Vol. 57, No. 3, Nov-Dec, 2014 ----------------- 150 copies PJSIR Series A: Physical Science, Vol. 58, No.1, Jan-Feb, 2015 ---------------------- 150 copies PJSIR Series B: Biological Science, Vol. 58, No.1, March-April, 2015 -------------- 150 copies PCSIR Bulletin Issue No. 357-358, Nov-Dec, 2013 ------------------------------------- 200 copies PCSIR Bulletin Issue Nos. 359-364, Jan-June, 2014 ------------------------------------ 200 Copies SIC Note Sheets ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 650 Copies SIC Letter Head ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5000 Copies Attendance Sheet ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24 Books Leather Research Centre, Karachi LRC Test Report ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 5000 copies LRC Case Sheet ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5000 copies Stock Register --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 Register Dead Stock Register -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 02 Register Pak Swiss Training Centre, Karachi PSTC Application form 50001 to 50600 --------------------------------------------------- 600 copies B. Tech (pass) PSTC ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 150 copies PSTC Prospectus 2014-2015 ---------------------------------------------------------------- 600 copies PSTC Letter Head ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1000 sheets PSTC Examination Copies A Serial No. 30001 to 42000 ------------------------------ 12000 copies PSTC Book Technical Drawing Vol 1 ---------------------------------------------------- 300 copies

Other Assignments Recognition of PJSIR by HEC PJSIR is evaluated regularly by HEC, and indexed in “W” category however, it was included in Engineering Journals‟ list. After detailed discussions, it has been shifted to Natural Sciences Category. Board of Management (BoM) of SIC For constitution of Board of Management (BoM) of SIC, letters were sent to various public and private sector departments for their consent and after approval, final list has been sent to HO for approval.

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INSTITUTE OF INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS ENINEERING,

KARACHI

Institute Of Industrial Electronics Enineering, Karachi

ST-22/C, Block 6, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi-75300

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Principal

Engr. Ashab Mirza

The Institute of Industrial Electronics Engineering (IIEE), Karachi was established in the

year 1989 in collaboration with SWISSCONTACT (Swiss Foundation for Technical

Cooperation) to provide technical and professional programmes in developing countries. The

programme for Industrial electronics and engineering organized and implemented by IIEE is the

only of its kind being extended in country.

The institute offers four year degree programme and is affiliated with the NED

University of Engineering and Technology. It trains 46 students in an academic year wherein the

students learn to operate and maintain electronic plants and equipments in the present industrial

system. The Institute is equipped with state of the art equipment and machinery and arrayed with

learned teachers. A library and an auditorium with latest audio visual equipment facilitates the

learning process.

The Institute offers a four year course leading to degree of Bachelor of Engineering in the

discipline of Industrial Electronics. The main objective of this course is to provide the student

with a thorough grasp of the fundamentals on which the modern engineering science is based.

Theoretical instruction is supplemented with relevant experimental work in the laboratories and

workshops.

Principal IIEE (PCSIR), Karachi

OO

Administration In charge Examination, NED Affairs & Visiting

Faculty Affairs

Accounts Section

Chief Coordinator In charge Academics

Library

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Admission Agreement

A MoU has been signed between IIEE and NTS-Pakistan on 25th November, 2014

i. Papers Published in Impact Factor Journals

a. Hassan, S. A. &Ansari, M. R. K. (2015) Hydro-climatic Aspects of Indus River

Flow Propagation.Arabian Journal of Geosciences, DOI 10.1007/s12517-015-

1960.

ii. Papers Published in Other Journals

a. Junaid Ahmed, Bhavesh Kumar, Farah Haroon, and Asif Memon,

“Implementation ofIndustrial Wireless Closed-Loop Control Network Using

ZigBee”, 4th International Multi-Topic Conference 2015, Hyderabad, Pakistan,

Feb 2015.

b. Farah Haroon and Haroon Rasheed, “Modeling and Adaptive Cancellation of

Industrial Noise”, 17th IEEE International Multitopic Conference, INMIC 2014,

Karachi, Pakistan, pp. 104-109, Dec 2014.

c. Hassan, S. A., Ansari, M. R. K., Indus River Flow Propagation Analysis. Under

review in Proceedings of the Pakistan Academy of Sciences. ((HEC Recognize,

ISSN # 0377-2969)

d. Hamza, K. & Hassan, S. A. Stochastic River Flow Modeling and Forecasting of

Upper Indus Basin Under review in Journal of Basic & Applied Sciences. (HEC

Recognize, „X‟ category Journal)

iii. Paper Presented

a. Farah Haroon and Haroon Rasheed, “Modeling and Adaptive Cancellation of

Industrial Noise”, 17th IEEE International Multitopic Conference, INMIC 2014,

Karachi, Pakistan, pp. 104- 109, Dec 2014.

Meetings/Conferences/Workshops

1. IEEE sponsored 3 days International Multi Topic Conference, INMIC 2014,Dec 2014.

2. Revised Curriculum for Batch 2014-15 and onwards was presented in 127th

Academic Council

Meeting of NED, UET held on 28-08-2014.

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PAK SWISS TRAINING CENTER, KARACHI

Pak Swiss Training Center, Karachi PCSIR Labs. Complex, Off University Road, Karachi – 75280

Ph : (021) 34643921, 34641962-63 ; Fax (021) 34643924

E-mail: pstckarachi@gmail.com

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Director

Engr. Ghulam Ali Shaikh

Since its inception in 1965 PSTC, Karachi has progressed and introduced training

programs in different disciplines. Firstly, it started a training programme 03 years Diploma of

Precision Mechanics and Instrumentation Technology (PMIT). Due to its high standards and

recognition, the trained manpower played their role in national development and capacity

building of national industries. PSTC is also conducting a Degree Program B.Tech. (Pass) in

Mechanical Technology for the passed out DAE students with the affiliation of NED University

of Engineering & Technology. A Batch of 30 students being admitted every year. Three Years

Diploma Course of Associate Engineer in Precision Mechanics and Instrument Technology for

48 students per year and 04 Years Specialized Diploma of Associate Engineer in Dies & Mould

Technology for 18 students per year and in the Evening 66 students are conducted according to

the methods of training followed in Switzerland. The Course is affiliated with the Sind Board of

Technical Education, Karachi. Three years Diploma Course of Associate Engineer in

Instrumentation and Process Control Technology in the field of Process Control Instrumentation

& Engineering also initiated in the year 2005 for a Batch of 30 students from all over Pakistan.

In addition to the regular Diploma courses PSTC is also organizing and conducting the

evening short courses for in service engineers & technologists to upgrade their skills and

knowledge in the field of CNC Programming & Operation (CAD/CAM), Process Control

Technology, Dies & Mould Technology. About 300 in-service engineers & technologists are

trained every year.

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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR

42 Students have successfully passed Three years Diploma of Associate Engineering in

Precision Mechanics and Instrument Technology.

13 Students have successfully passed Four Years Diploma of Associate Engineering in

Dies & Mould Technology.

52 Students have successfully passed Four Years Diploma of Associate Engineering in

Dies & Mould Technology (Evening Program-Self Finance).

25 Students have successfully passed Three years Diploma of Associate Engineering in

Instrumentation and Process Control Technology.

58 participants from different industries & organizations have been trained in the field of

Basic of CAM (Computer Aided Machining) 04 Weeks Short Professional Course.

66 participants from different industries & organizations have been trained in the field of

Control Technology a 08 Weeks Short Professional Course.

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32 participants from different industries & organizations have been trained in the field of

Basic Electronics a 05 Weeks Short Professional Course.

SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES

Three years Diploma of Associate Engineering in Precision Mechanics & Instrumentation

Technology.

During 2014-15, 48 Students of 50th batch were enrolled and 42 students of 47

th batch were

passed out.

Four Years Diploma of Associate Engineer (DAE) in Dies & Mould Technology

18 students of 33rd

morning batch were enrolled and 13 students of 31st morning batch

were passed out. At the same time, 66 students of 6th

evening batch were enrolled and 52

students of 2nd

evening batch were passed out.

Three years Diploma of Associate Engineer in Instrumentation and Process Control

Technology

30 students of 10th

batch were enrolled and 25 students of 7th

batch were passed out.

B.Tech. (Pass) Degree Program in Mechanical Technology

B.Tech. (Pass) Degree Program was initiated in the year 2009 and is affiliated with NED

University of Engineering & Technology.

45 Students of 6th

batch were enrolled and 33 students of 5th

batch were passed out.

CERTIFICATE SHORT COURSES

Besides regular Diploma courses, short courses are also offered to the professional engineers, associate

engineers and technicians to upgrade their skill and knowledge.

04 Weeks Short Course on Basic CAM (CNC Programming & Operation)

09 short courses were conducted in which 58 participants were trained.

08 Weeks Short Professional Course On Control Technology

06 short courses were conducted on control technology (Hydraulics, Electro Hydraulics,

Pneumatics, Electro Pneumatics and Programmeable Logic Controller). 66 participants were

trained in this course.

05 Weeks Short Course on Basic Electronics

02 short courses were conducted in which 32 participants were trained.

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VISITS/MEETINGS

Mr. Emil Wyss, the Consul General of Switzerland alongwith Mr.Jordan James

Din, Head of Commercial Section, Consulate General of Switzerland alongwith

Mr.Farooq Baig (CEO) of 3-Dimensional Engineering, representing GEMA,

Switzerland in Pakistan visited PSTC Karachi on 15th

January, 2015.

Ms. Kiran Qureshi, the Business Engagement Manager, Nestle Pakistan Ltd.

visited PSTC, Karachi on 26th

January, 2015.

Director, PSTC Engr. Ghulam Ali Shaikh alongiwht Mr. Babar Sayeed, Chief

Instructor and Mr. S.Farhan Hamid, Sr.Instructor attended the 4th

International

CSIR Summit Awards and CSR Gallery on Corporate Social Responsibility held

on 12th

February, 2015 at Marriott Hotel, Karachi. PSTC has also arranged a stall

of PSTC, Karachi where different products of PSTC and presentation was

arranged.

Director, PSTC Engr. Ghulam Ali Shaikh being member of Senate and Standing

Committee of NED University of Engineering & Technology attended the NED

University Convocation – 2015.

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PRECISION SYSTEM TRAINING CENTER, LAHORE

Precision System Training Center, Lahore

Ferozepur Road, Lahore – 54600

P h : ( 9 2 - 4 2 ) 9 9 2 3 1 7 9 7 , F a x : ( 9 2 - 4 2 ) 9 9 2 3 1 7 9 6

E m a i l : p s t c _ l h r @ h o t m a i l . c o m

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Principal

Muhammad Arshad

Precision Systems Training Centre – Lahore (PSTC – Lahore) was established in 2007

considering the requirement of the local industry for introducing training programme in

Mechanical and Instrument Technology .

Objectives are to provide the foundation for development and generation of technical

know – how and to organize and conduct training in the following fields:

i. Precision Mechanical and Instruments Technology [Diploma of Associate Engineer

(DAE), 03 years course]

ii. Dies and Moulds Technology with specialization in special purpose machines

[Diploma of Associate Engineer (DAE), 04 years course]

iii. Short term courses of 06 to 24 weeks duration for Engineer and Technicians

employed in the industries.

The centre also offers Chartered Engineering (Mechanical) Level courses though City &

Guilds, U.K.

Precision Systems Training Centre-Lahore

TRAINING SECTION INDUSTRIAL SERVICES SECTION

DAE

Mechanical

Courses

3 & 4 years

Short Courses

06 to 24 weeks

Mechanical

Engineering Level

Course

Design &

Consultancy /

Repair &

Maintenance

Services

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ACEDAMIC ACTIVITIES

REGULAR DAE COURSES

Passed outs during 2014-15.

A batch of 72 students for DAE in Precision Mechanical & Instrument Technology (3

years course) and a batch of 63 students for Dies & Mould Technology (4 years course) have

completed their training during 2014-15.

Enrollment in DAE Courses.

A total of 160 students have been enrolled for the session 2014-2015. 80 trainees (40 in

PMIT, 3 years course and 40 in D/M, 4 years course) in morning shift and similarly 80 trainees

(40 in PMIT, 3 years course and 40 in D/M, 4 years course) in evening shift were enrolled.

Mechanical Engineering Level Courses

City & Guilds is UK‟s leading provider of vocational qualifications, offering over 500

awards across a wide range of industries & progressing from entry level to the highest levels of

professional achievement. City & Guilds has developed not only its own course outline but also

conducts examination through registration of candidates. It approves those technical training

centres for affiliation which meet their requirements.

PSTC-Lahore is an approved centre of City & Guilds which offers Mechanical

Engineering International Level courses (Level-5, Level-6 & Level-7) which are recognized all

over the world.

SHORT COURSES

The following short courses of duration 06 to 24 weeks were conducted in which 65

trainees completed their training:

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■ Dies & Mould Technology ■ CNC Milling/Lathe Machine ■ Machine

Shop Practice ■ Basic Machine Techniques ■ Computer Application

■ AutoCAD (Mechanical)

FREE TECHNICAL TRAINING UNDER PUNJAB SKILLS DEVELOPMENT FUND

(PSDF), “SKILLS FOR JOB 2014-15”

Punjab Skills Development Fund (PSDF), Government of Punjab in collaboration

with department for International development (UK) are providing skills and vocational

training opportunities to the poor & vulnerable population at different districts of Punjab for

improving their ability to find work or progress in their current employment or develop an

enterprise. PSTC-Lahore has been selected as training service provider and in this regard

PSTC-Lahore is providing free technical training for CNC Machine Operator, Machinist and

Fitter General since December 2013.

Honours / Awards:

Gold Medal in DAE in Annual Examinations 2015.

Muhammad Zaighum Javaid of PMIT (3 years course) and Mubashir Nadeem of DM (4

years course) got 1st position in 1

st Annual Examination 2015 throughout Punjab and on this

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achievement Punjab Board of Technical Education is going to award them Gold Medals and

Merit Certificates.

Merit Scholarships Awarded by Punjab Board of Technical Education.

12 students of PSTC-Lahore got distinctions in 1st Annual Examinations 2015 for DAE in

PMIT (3 years course) and DM (4 years course) and Punjab Board of Technical Education,

Lahore awarded them merit scholarships.

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PRECISION SYSTEM TRAINING CENTER, PESHAWAR

PRECISION SYSTEM TRAINING CENTER, PESHAWAR

Campus PCSIR, Palosi Road,

1.5 Km, Off University Road, Peshawar

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Principal

Pak Swiss Training Centre was first established in Karachi as a joint venture of PCSIR

and SWISS CONTACT in 1965. Since then, this project received tremendous popularity as far as

Training of manpower and industrial services are concerned. Presently most of the enterprising

industries of Karachi are depending on this Centre, as it is providing trained manpower,

consultancy and production services. Recognizing the performance of PSTC, Karachi and its

student‟s role in promotion of industrialization in the Country PCSIR decided to establish

institutes similar to PSTC Karachi, in Quetta, Lahore and Peshawar too.

Precision System Training Centre (PSTC), Peshawar was established with the main objective to

ensure rapid development in the industrial sector of KPK by introducing an important and new

training programme trades such as,

1. Organizing and conducting three years Diploma course of Associate Engineer in

Precision Mechanical & Instrument Technology and Four Years Diploma course

of Associate Engineer in Dies & Mould Technology.

2. Organizing & conducting short term courses of 4 to 24 weeks duration in the field of

Machine Tool Operations, CAD/CAM, Process Control, Dies & Mould,Engineering

Drawing & Design.

3. Laying foundation for generation of technical know-how and manufacturing facilities for

precision type of machine tools and its components, gauges, jigs & fixtures and dies &

moulds, resulting in the saving of valuable foreign exchange.

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DIRECTOR PSTC,

Peshawar

Training

Division

Services

Division Admin &

Account

Purchase Store

Design /

Development of Production

Jigs &

Fixtures

Plastic

Moulds

Press Tools

Certificate

Courses

Diploma

Courses

03 years

D.A.E in

Precision

Mechanical

&

Instrument

Technology

3 years

Diploma

04 years

D.A.E in

Dies& Mould

Technology

CAD/

CAM

Trade

Courses

related to

Engineering Industry

Tailored

Courses on

demand

4. Provision of much needed consultancy and production services to the industrial sector in

order to relieve them off the additional burden of time as well as finance consuming

practice of going to Lahore and Karachi for the purpose.

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SHORT COURSES CONDUCTED WITH FATA DA

(FATA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY)

The following short courses of 12 to 24 weeks were conducted in which 564 trainees completed

their training;

Machinist

Dies & Mould Technology

CIT

Electrician

Welding

CNC/CAM

SHORT COURSES CONDUCTED WITH NAVTTC (National and Vocational Technical Training Commission)

1- Prime Minister Youth Skill Development Programme (Phase – I)

(w.e.f 12.05.2014 to 11.11.2014)

S. # Name of Short Course Duration No of Students 1- Machinist 6 Months 25

2- Dies & Mould 6 Months 25

2- Prime Minister Hunarmand Pakistan Program for Baluchistan Youth

(w.e.f 20.10.2014 to 19.06.2015)

S. # Name of Short Course Duration No of Students

1- Dies & mould 8 Months 20

HONORS / AWARDS:

Shield received from the Provincial Secretary, Science & Technology, KPK, Peshawar on

providing internship to the Master, Engineers and Technologists during certificate distribution

ceremony organized by Directorate of Science & Technology (DoST), Peshawar on

13.03.2015.

MEETINGS/ VISITS

i. Dr. Fida Muhammad Wazir, Chief Executive, FATA Development Authority

(FDA), Peshawar visited the Centre on 24.02.2015.

ii. Abdul Rauf, Regional Director, NAVTTC Baluchistan, Muhammad Iqbal

Umrani, Deputy Director, NAVTTC Baluchistan, Engr. Qasim Shah, Director,

NAVTTC, Peshawar along with Dr. Arbab Shah Alam, D.G, PLC visited the

Center to know about the Dies & Mould Course being started in the Centre under

Prime Minister “Hunarmand Pakistan” Program for Baluchistan Youth.

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PSTC PRECISION SYSTEMS TRAINING CENTER, QUETTA

Address Permanent:

PSTC, Mian Ghundi Mustung Road,

P.O.Box 595 G.P.O, Quetta.

Ph: (081) 2460636, 2460629, 2460649;

Fax: (081) 2460578

e-mail: pstcqta@yahoo.com

(Current) Address Temporary:

Bungalow # 115-116 Shahbaz Town,

Phase III Samungli Road,Quetta.

Ph: 081-2820859

e-mail: pstcqta@yahoo.com

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Principal

Farooq Ahmed

Precision System Training Centre was established at Quetta in 1986. The Centre is

involved in the development of specialized manpower and R&D activities. It is conducting 03

years course of Diploma of Associate Engineers in the field of Mechanical Technology (with

Specialization in Precision Machining and Instrument Technology).

The centre is regularly providing Training Course of Three Years Diploma of Associate

Engineer (DAE) in the field of Precision Mechanical and Instrument Technology. A total number

of 296 students have been qualified for the award of DAE certificate till 2014-15.

Main objectives of diploma are;

1. To lay in the foundation for the development and generation of technical know-how in

the filed of instruments and precision Mechanical Engineering.

2. To organize and conduct a three years diploma for 30 students annual basis.

3. To organize short-term courses of 3 to 6 months duration for Engineers and technicians

employed in local industry.

4. Development of manufacturing facilities for precision type of machines and components,

gauges, tools, jigs & fixtures which are in enormous demand in local industry resulting in

the saving of valuable foreign exchange.

5. Development of technical know-how and facilities for the designing of machines,

equipment and instruments.

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General

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CAST METALS & FOUNDRY TECHNOLOGY CENTRE, DASKA

Cast Metals & Foundry Technology Centre, Daska

Punjab Small Industrial Estate, Daska

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OIC/Incharge

Engineer Ghulam Shabbir

The Cast Metals & Foundry Technology Centre, Daska was established at Punjab

Small Industries Estate, Daska in the year 2005. The centre is providing multi-dimensional

services to all engineering industries especially the Cast & Metal Industry.

Cast Metals & Foundry Technology Centre conducts and promotes industrial projects and help

research scholars, institutes and industries.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR:

DAE (CM&FT), 06 batches have been passed out. Classes of 7th

batch are in full swing.

Strong foundation has been established for the development and generation of technical

know-how in the field of Foundry Technology/Mechanical Technology.

The curriculum for 10 new short courses/technologies has designed & developed by

CM&FT.

Development/up gradation of state of the art CNC Lab/Auto CAD/CAM.

Establishment of CATIA Lab is in the pipeline.

The CM&FT Centre, Daska has been awarded a contract of 170 trainees for 10 short

courses under the program “Skills for Punjab Growth Strategy-2015 funded through Punjab

Skill Development Fund (PSDF).

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Academic

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Human Resource Development

Diploma of Associate Engineer (DAE)

35 students were enrolled in DAE [(CM&FT) 03 years course] in 2014-15.

Short Courses

Sr. No Short Course Duration Total No. of

Trainees

1. CNC Machine Operator 03 months 25

2. Milling Machine Operator 03 months 20

3. Turner 03 months 25

4. Core & Mold Technology 03 months 15

5. Material Evaluation & Mechanical Testing 03 months 25

6. Molding & Casting Technology 03 months 15

7. Wax Injection Machine Operator 03 months 15

8. Induction Furnace Operator 03 months 15

9. Induction Hardening Machine Operator 03 months 15

10. Auto CAD/CAM 06 months 15

Award/Honors

Merit certificates were awarded to 12 students in 2014-15 for three year DAE in CM&FT.

Employment /Placement Cell

Employment Cell has been instrumental for the placement of DAE Passout graduates in different

Industries at Local & National level. More than 50 students were placed in the following

Industries/Organizations in 2014-15:

Sr No Industries / Organizations

1. M/S-HMC, Texila

2. M/S-QadBros, Lahore

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3. M/S-Golden Pumps, Gujranwala

4. M/S-Sonnex, Gujranwala

5. M/S-United Teckniques, Daska

6. M/S-Supra Steels, Gujranwala

7. M/S-Atomic Energy, Islamabad/Karachi

8. M/S-Ravi Autos, Lahore

9. M/S-Rastgar Islamabad.

10. M/S-Master Sanitary Fittings, Gujranwala